Audrey Meininger
About Audrey Meininger
Audrey Meininger is the Founder and Project Manager of a Mobile Food Pantry, currently serving on the Advisory Board of the Hurlburt Spouses Club. With over 14 years of experience in project management within the nonprofit sector, she focuses on improving the lives of others, particularly military families.
Work at Feeding the Gulf Coast
Audrey Meininger serves as the Founder and Project Manager of the Mobile Food Pantry at Feeding the Gulf Coast since 2023. In this role, she leads volunteer teams in processing and distributing food to clients. She is responsible for securing grants and managing logistics to ensure the successful operation of the mobile food pantry. Her work involves collaboration with multiple agencies to provide consistent food distribution to those in need.
Current Advisory Role at Hurlburt Spouses Club
Since 2022, Audrey Meininger has been an Advisory Board Member at the Hurlburt Spouses Club. In this position, she contributes to the organization by providing guidance and support to enhance the club's initiatives and programs for military families. Her involvement reflects her commitment to advocating for the quality of life of military spouses and families.
Professional Experience in Education and Community Outreach
Audrey Meininger has extensive experience in education and community outreach. She worked as an Administrative Assistant Office Manager for the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she served as a Literacy Coach Volunteer for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) from 2010 to 2014. She co-founded the Military Kids Club at Hillsborough County Public Schools from 2017 to 2019 and volunteered with ECHO of Brandon, Inc. during the same period.
Military Background and Leadership Roles
Audrey Meininger has a significant military background, having served in the United States Air Force from 2001 to 2009 as a firefighter, EMT, and 911 emergency dispatcher. She also worked as a Leadership & Interpersonal Communications Course Facilitator and was part of the Community Action Team from 2020 to 2022. Currently, she holds the position of Active Duty Military Leadership Spouse since 2009, reflecting her ongoing commitment to supporting military families.
Education and Qualifications
Audrey Meininger holds an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree in Early Childhood Education and Teaching from Northwest Florida State College, which she completed from 2008 to 2010. She furthered her education by obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Child and Family Development from American Military University between 2012 and 2014. Her educational background supports her work in project management and community service.