Meaghan Flaherty
About Meaghan Flaherty
Meaghan Flaherty is a Transition Coordinator with extensive experience in volunteer services and data organization. She has worked in various roles, including as a Birthday Party Assistant at Kidville and as a Volunteer Relations Intern at Make-A-Wish, while holding degrees in Psychology and Dance from Hofstra University.
Work at Villa of Hope
Meaghan Flaherty has served as a Transition Coordinator at Villa of Hope since 2019. In this role, she facilitates the wish granting process within volunteer services. Her responsibilities include organizing data to effectively pair wish children with volunteers, ensuring a smooth and supportive experience for all involved. Flaherty's position is critical in enhancing the operational efficiency of the organization, contributing to its mission in the Greater New York City Area.
Education and Expertise
Meaghan Flaherty pursued her education at the University at Buffalo, where she studied School Psychology and is expected to achieve a Master's/Advanced Certificate by 2024. Prior to this, she obtained two Bachelor's degrees in Dance and Psychology from Hofstra University, completing her studies there from 2016 to 2019. This educational background equips her with a diverse skill set applicable to her current role in transition coordination and volunteer services.
Previous Work Experience
Flaherty has a diverse work history that includes various roles in different organizations. She worked as a Birthday Party Assistant/Leader at Kidville from 2016 to 2019, where she developed skills in event management. Additionally, she served as a Peer Teacher at Hofstra University for three months in 2018. Her experience also includes a position as a Volunteer Relations Intern at Make-A-Wish Metro New York and Western New York in 2019, where she gained insights into volunteer management.
Skills and Abilities
Meaghan Flaherty possesses strong multitasking abilities and maintains a positive outlook in challenging situations. These skills are essential in her role as a Transition Coordinator, where she manages various tasks and interactions with wish children and volunteers. Her experience in organizing data and facilitating processes further enhances her effectiveness in her current position.
Career Development
Flaherty's career development includes significant roles that have contributed to her professional growth. She worked as a Supervisor at Abbott's Frozen Custard from 2014 to 2019, and as a Marketing and Operations Coordinator at L-Tron Corporation for one year in 2018-2019. These positions provided her with valuable experience in leadership and operations, which she applies in her current role at Villa of Hope.