Meghan McFadden Forestal

Director of Annual Giving and Strategic Partnerships

Education

BA, University of Dayton

Expertise

Cancer team leadership annual giving officer

Cancer team major gift donor stewardship coordinator

About Meghan

Meghan joined the Office of Gift Development in 2008 and has served in several roles since. Currently, she is dedicated to advancing the mission of the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center by developing relationships with donors who have a desire to make an impact in cancer research, treatment and education. She serves as the team's leadership annual giving officer and major gift stewardship coordinator.

Before coming to the Office of Gift Development, Meghan served as the communications assistant for Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson. Prior to the Mayor’s Office, she was the program coordinator for the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO).

An alum of the University of Dayton, Meghan has a bachelor's degree in communication with a concentration in public relations. Native to Indianapolis, she and her husband Adam love attending the activities of their 11 nieces and nephews, checking out live music and spending time with their dog Darwin. You can find her every year — rain or shine — at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade!