Iona University Alumna Meghan Finn ’00, ‘10MA Selected as Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at The Jackson Laboratory
Iona University alumna Meghan Finn '00, '10MA has been named Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX). JAX is a nonprofit biomedical research institution with a mission to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.
In her new role, Finn will be responsible for leading digital and communication strategies to expand JAX’s growth while promoting its brand, visibility and reputation. Finn previously served as Chief Communications and Engagement Officer at The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and has held various leadership positions at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
“I am passionate about marketing and communications and I’ve been incredibly fortunate to leverage my expertise as a force for good, helping renowned mission-driven organizations make an impact,” Finn said.
In a press release, JAX President and CEO Lon Cardon, Ph.D., FMedSci, JAX president and CEO, said: “Meghan brings to our team over two decades of invaluable experience, successfully leading communication efforts for high-growth organizations. Together, we look forward to an exciting future dedicated to transforming human health.”
The 1999-2000 Iona Swim Team.
A Long Island native currently living in Northern Westchester, Finn earned her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications and a Master of Arts in Public Relations at Iona. One of the most impactful parts of her academic journey was influenced by the support from the Iona faculty.
“It was wonderful to have a balance of faculty in undergraduate and graduate school that included full-time professors and others who were working in the field and would teach at night,” she said.
Finn especially acknowledged Dr. Jim Eggensperger at Iona for his mentorship and impact on the skills she gained in her master’s program.
Finn also described Iona as the “catalyst” in shaping the trajectory of her career. As a dedicated member of the Women’s Swimming team, Finn served as Team Captain from 1998 – 2000. From her experiences as both a student and an athlete, Finn said that this balance was “an important mix in which I was provided with the tools, guidance, and opportunities I needed to find the motivation within myself to do well academically and pursue my career.”
Read the full article and learn more about Meghan’s accomplishments here.