CCADV Announces Meghan Scanlon as next President & CEO
Tuesday, June 01, 2021
Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) and its board of directors are pleased to announce the selection of Meghan Scanlon as the organization’s next President & CEO. Scanlon brings with her a wealth of both government and nonprofit experience, coupled with a passion for ensuring that survivors of domestic violence have access to high quality services and supports that allow them to thrive. Scanlon succeeds Karen Jarmoc, who left CCADV after ten years serving as President & CEO.
“We are thrilled to have found in Meghan an incredible leader who embodies the values at the core of CCADV’s work,” said David Bogan, Chair, CCADV Board of Directors. “The last decade has seen tremendous growth as CCADV has steadily bolstered its capacity to ensure the availability of the services so critical to those in need. After interviewing several candidates with a variety of backgrounds, the search committee and board of directors unanimously endorsed Meghan’s selection. Her experience and ‘get-it-done’ attitude are just the right combination to lead CCADV into the future.”
As President & CEO, Scanlon will serve as the chief administrator, creating and leading innovative programming that drives the systemic change needed to strengthen Connecticut’s response to domestic violence. With a keen strategic vision, Scanlon will build the operational strength of CCADV to ensure high quality services and broad public awareness that dismantle barriers to access for all survivors. Her passion, energy, and creativity will serve as the cornerstone of her solutions-focused approach to supporting CCADV’s 18 member organizations. Scanlon will lead a senior team at CCADV including Tonya Johnson, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Erica Tirado, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Said Scanlon, “I am incredibly honored and excited to be joining CCADV as their next President & CEO. Domestic violence is a public health crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated that crisis. I am ready to get to work alongside our fantastic team and network of member organizations to advocate for survivors, expand prevention and ensure that everyone in Connecticut has access to equitable services.”
Scanlon currently serves as the Executive Director of Women & Family Life Center, a regional nonprofit serving women and families in crisis. In her time at the Center, Scanlon has spearheaded meaningful growth - transitioning the staff from part-time to full-time and building key relationships with donors and community leaders that have transformed the Center's impact in the community, all while strengthening the organization’s short and long-term financial stability through strategic fundraising. Prior to her time at Women & Family Life Center, Meghan worked in the Connecticut nonprofit world and served as an aide to Senator Chris Murphy and Congresswoman Jahana Hayes. She is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and lives in Guilford with her husband Sean and son Jack.
Scanlon will assume her new role on June 28, 2021.
