Meghan Short

Meghan joined Greater Fort Wayne Inc. in 2020, bringing her extensive experience and passion for building impactful connections. Her exceptional performance and leadership led to her promotion to Director of Investor Programs, where she builds and executes high-impact initiatives such as Leadership Fort Wayne (LFW), Onboard Fort Wayne, Allen County Leaders Luncheons, and the GFW Inc. Women’s Network. She is also responsible for maintaining strong relationships with all GFW Inc. members and community partners through annual sponsorships.

In her role, Meghan is responsible for fostering meaningful relationships with GFW Inc. members and community partners through strategic sponsorship initiatives. She also oversees programs like LFW Alumni Events, ensuring they deliver lasting value to participants and the community.

With over 14 years of experience in events, Meghan graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality & event management and a minor in business management. During her time at BSU, she sharpened her skills as an active member of industry organizations such as the Indiana Live Events Association (ILEA) and Meeting Professionals International (MPI).

Before joining the GFW Inc. team, Meghan was the event coordinator at Sweetwater, where she orchestrated seamless events for employees, nonprofit partners, and community guests, including GearFest and the Pavilion Concert Series.

A leader in her field, Meghan’s contributions have been recognized with a Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly Forty Under 40 award (2021), Leadership Fort Wayne graduate honors (2021), and as a Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana Leadership Institute graduate (2018). She is also SafeZone certified by Purdue University Fort Wayne as an LGBTQIA+ ally and a Certified Inclusivity Assessor through the Inclusive Recreation Resource Center’s Inclusion U program.