Areas of Expertise
  • Healthcare-focused strategy and growth
  • Program evaluation
  • Board and volunteer leadership alignment

Meghan Carey She/Her

Vice President, Association Management

Meghan Carey leads teams across eight of Smithbucklin’s healthcare clients, fueling collaboration and growth by focusing on the unique trends, opportunities and challenges faced by professional associations in the evolving healthcare landscape.

Meghan also serves as Executive Director of the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC), partnering with NSGC’s volunteer leadership to advance the organization’s mission and vision. Her team delivers impactful education, advocacy and awareness initiatives, and oversees revenue development and strategic partnerships to help NSGC and its members expand their leadership and influence.

Since joining Smithbucklin, Meghan served as executive director for several clients. She previously held roles at the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), including Manager of Quality, Research, and Patient Safety within the STS Office of Research. She has over 25 years of healthcare-focused association management experience.

Meghan holds a Master of Social Work in Social Policy and Planning and a bachelor’s degree in English language and literature from the University of Michigan. She is a Certified Association Executive (CAE).

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Articles Written by Meghan

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How Associations Can Navigate Risk in a Changing Environment
Associations face rising complexity and speed; leaders must focus on mission use data weigh risk and communicate decisions with clarity and confidence.
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The 8 Vital Signs of Association Health
Like people, associations have "vital signs." Tracking these eight key health indicators helps organizations improve performance.
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The 4 Keys to Successful Association Board-Staff Partnerships
Strong, trust-based partnerships between board and staff leaders are the backbone of thriving volunteer-governed organizations.
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