Megan Toney Bolger
About Megan Toney Bolger
Megan Toney Bolger is a Senior Managing Engineer at Exponent, where she has worked since 2023. She holds a PhD in Applied Physiology from Georgia Institute of Technology and has extensive experience in research and engineering, including published works and leadership roles in team development.
Work at Exponent
Megan Toney Bolger currently serves as a Senior Managing Engineer at Exponent, a role she has held since 2023. Prior to this position, she worked as a Managing Engineer at Exponent from 2019 to 2023. During her tenure, she contributed to various projects, including analyzing personal wearable data to track post-surgical recovery. Additionally, she was named Practice Recruiting Team Leader, where she developed and monitored a long-range recruiting plan across six offices.
Education and Expertise
Megan Toney Bolger earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Applied Physiology from Georgia Institute of Technology, where she studied from 2009 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University, completed in 2009. Her academic background has equipped her with expertise in biomechanics, human movement analysis, and clinical gait analysis.
Background
Megan Toney Bolger began her career as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Duke University in the Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratory in 2009. She later served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Clinical Gait Analysis at Georgia Institute of Technology in 2011. Additionally, she was an Applied Physiology Student Representative on the Library Graduate Advisory Board from 2011 to 2013, contributing to the academic community during her studies.
Research and Publications
Megan Toney Bolger has published seven peer-reviewed papers stemming from large-scale, multidisciplinary research projects. Her research includes presenting experimental results on running mechanics to cross-functional teams and senior leadership, which influenced product design improvements. She also devised a research plan involving 60 participants to study human extremity movement during swimming and diving using wearable sensors.
Achievements in Team Development
Megan Toney Bolger significantly impacted team growth at Exponent by tripling the headcount of the Michigan office. She accomplished this by overseeing the hiring and training of six new team members within four years. Her leadership in recruitment and team development has contributed to the expansion and effectiveness of her office.