October 15, 2026 12:15 pm

The Cottage School, Jacobs Ladder, Eaton Academy Schools panel

Guest


Megan Finnegan, Jacobs Ladder

Director of Outreach, IWBMC-CE

Megan Finnegan is the Director of Advancement and Outreach for The Jacob's Ladder Group, where she leads strategic partnerships, professional education, and public engagement initiatives that advance the organization's Interpersonal Whole-Brain Model of Care® (IWBMC™) and its implementation across education, healthcare, and community systems.

With more than 20 years of experience spanning education, disability services, program development, and leadership, Megan is committed to translating research into practical strategies that improve outcomes for individuals, families, schools, and communities. As a Certified IWBMC™ Evaluator, she speaks at regional and national events on the organization's research, interdisciplinary model of care, and evidence-informed approaches to supporting neurodivergent individuals.

Megan holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and began her career in general education. After completing post-graduate coursework at Dominican University, she transitioned into special education, where she spent more than a decade serving as both a teacher and case manager. She is an alumna of the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Post-Graduate Fellowship at the Center for Leadership in Disability at Georgia State University. She collaborates across education, healthcare, nonprofit, public safety, and policy sectors to strengthen systems of care through interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-informed practice, and strategic partnerships.


 


Rotary Club of Roswell
Roswell Area Park
Bill Johnson Community Activity Building
10495 Woodstock Road
Roswell, GA 30075