Meisha Wangerin is a passionate and driven leader with over 15 years of experience in non-profit and higher education administration. She brings extensive expertise in admissions strategy design, student program development and implementation, as well as team leadership and development. Meisha’s core skills—storytelling, empathy, and relationship-building—are central to her approach in fostering inclusive and transformative environments. She is deeply committed to promoting equity, justice, and economic freedom.
Beyond her professional achievements, Meisha is a dedicated volunteer and a strong ally for marginalized and minoritized communities. She serves on the Executive Board for the Seattle Men’s Chorus and the Seattle Women’s Chorus, the largest LGBTQIA volunteer arts organization in the country. Additionally, she is a Senior Facilitator for Projects for A Civil Society, where she leads Alternatives to Violence (AVP) workshops in local high schools, jails, and maximum-security prisons, focusing on trauma recovery, building self-esteem, improving interpersonal relationships, and resolving conflicts verbally.
In her personal life, Meisha enjoys singing, birdwatching, caring for her dogs, chickens, and chameleon,
as well as traveling, reading, cooking, and gardening.