 | Young Professionals Meeting
Join us this month on Zoom to hear from Meghan Popoleo from The O'Connor Group. These meetings are a great opportunity to network with fellow young professionals across industries while gaining insight into different career paths from someone well-established in their profession. Ask questions, learn from their experiences, and walk away with the reminder that the path to success isn’t always linear. All are welcome!
April Speaker: Meghan Popoleo
Meghan Popoleo is the President of The O’Connor Group, a premier outsourced Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and Executive Search Firm that partners with forward-thinking organizations to build exceptional cultures and high-performing teams. In her role, Meghan leads the company’s strategic growth initiatives and works closely with clients to help them attract, engage, and retain top talent while building scalable people strategies. She is particularly known for her ability to identify, recruit, and develop exceptional talent, helping organizations—and the individuals within them—reach their full potential.
Meghan has been a key driver in the firm’s evolution over the past decade, advancing through multiple leadership roles before being named President. Her experience spans sales, marketing, client engagement, and operational leadership, giving her a holistic perspective on how people, culture, and strategy intersect to fuel business success. Known for her collaborative leadership style and ability to anticipate the changing needs of today’s workforce, Meghan champions innovative solutions that help organizations create environments where both businesses and employees thrive. Prior to her leadership role at The O’Connor Group, Meghan built early career experience leading Wellness for the Rocky Run YMCA and private equity–backed life sciences companies, experiences that shaped her passion for mission-driven leadership and organizational impact. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from James Madison University.
Beyond her professional work, Meghan is deeply committed to advancing women in leadership and supporting her community. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Women’s Resource Center and Shadow Her and is an active member of the Forum of Executive Women. She has also contributed her time as a board member for the Philadelphia chapter of Women in Bio and has been involved for many years with Bringing Hope Home, a nonprofit supporting families aUected by cancer. Meghan is widely recognized for her ability to lead with vulnerability and authenticity, empower teams, and build organizations that prioritize both performance and purpose. Her leadership reflects a belief that people are at the center of every successful business—and that investing in people is the most powerful strategy for long-term growth and impact.
When she’s not leading teams or helping organizations grow, Meghan can often be found supporting local coffee shops in West Chester and Sea Isle City—doing her part to keep the caffiene economy strong. Meghan lives in West Chester with her husband, Joe, and is the proud mother of three daughters: Ava (7), Nina (4), and Camila (9 months).
Who do you want to get in front of this year and how can we help?
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