Her Story
About Meghan
Meghan Kraft is a research operations and strategy leader at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In her role as Director of Research Core Facilities, she leads strategy and governance for approximately 145 research cores and shared resources, managing a $40 million portfolio. Her work emphasizes financial sustainability, operational efficiency, infrastructure planning, and data-informed decision-making. She serves on the executive board for ABRF, mentoring the next generation of administrators. She is pursuing an EdD program to further her professional development.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Meghan
01What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Be yourself and don't try to be someone else because it becomes too tiring to maintain. Don't make yourself small and know your worth. Advocate for yourself and ask for what you deserve, like pay raises, because women are already underpaid. Constantly ask questions and don't follow the status quo.
02What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Funding is the biggest challenge due to the tough political climate and grant dollars in arrears. Opportunity is to work better together strategically for sustainable models, as the funding crisis forces institutions to become more efficient.
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