Meghan F. Millwood

As ORAU's dynamic Chief Human Resources Officer, Meghan F. Millwood brings a wealth of expertise and strategic vision to the organization's human capital management. With an impressive career spanning over two decades in HR, she orchestrates a comprehensive suite of initiatives that shape ORAU's organizational culture and employee experience.

At the helm of ORAU's human resources division, Millwood masterfully crafts and implements innovative strategies across a broad spectrum of critical areas. Her oversight encompasses everything from organizational design and employee relations to the intricate domains of compensation and benefits. She's particularly passionate about fostering a workplace built on the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, while ensuring robust occupational health practices and cutting-edge HR information systems.

Millwood's journey at ORAU spans 20 remarkable years, during which she has demonstrated exceptional leadership through various pivotal roles. Before stepping into her current position in 2022, she excelled as vice president of human resources. Her versatile career path includes successful tenures as director of compensation and benefits and operations manager, complemented by valuable experience in talent management and generalist functions.

Before making her mark at ORAU, Millwood honed her expertise during a four-year stint in human resources at the prestigious Polo Ralph Lauren. Her academic credentials include an MBA from the University of Tennessee and a bachelor's degree in business administration from Campbell University. Further validating her professional excellence, she holds a Senior Professional Human Resources certification, underlining her commitment to maintaining the highest standards in HR leadership.