Coalition Staff
Meagan Birkenmaier (she/her), Outreach and Communications Manager
Meagan Schaefer joined the Coalition as Outreach and Communications Manager in June 2021. Before joining the team, Meagan had been with the Urban Affairs Coalition as Community and Economic Development Program Coordinator where she worked to bring capital to communities by building bridges between low to moderate income areas and mainstream financial institutions to ensure the stability, growth, and vitality of the Philadelphia Region. Meagan earned a Bachelor's degree in Geography from Rowan University and a Master's degree in City & Regional Planning from Temple University, where she focused on Sustainable Community Development and Environmental Planning.
Maria Castro (she/her), Member & Events Coordinator
Maria joined the Coalition in February 2023 as Member & Events Coordinator. Maria comes to the organization from ACV Enviro where she coordinated transportation and waste management projects. Maria holds a BS in Mathematics with a concentration in Chemistry from Montclair State University. During her undergraduate, Maria interned as a research associate in various environmental research projects.