Maeghan Jones

Maeghan Jones is the President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, a position she has held since December 2015.13 In this role, she oversees strategy development and implementation, donor cultivation and engagement, and foundation investments.1

Professional Background

Maeghan has over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit and corporate sectors, including 8 years in private philanthropy.1 Her career highlights include:

• Executive Director of the Brett Foundation in Boulder, Colorado
• Member of the program development team for the Daniels Fund in Denver
• President and CEO of the Chattanooga Area Food Bank
• Public interest law attorney

Education and Achievements

Maeghan holds a B.A. from Kenyon College and a J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law, where she received the University's Public Interest Law Scholarship.13 Some of her notable achievements and affiliations include:

• Selected to participate in the Young American Leaders Program (YALP) at Harvard University in 2016
• Board member of CEONet, a national network of community foundation CEOs
• Member of the Chattanooga Area Food Bank Board of Directors
• Member of the Exit Planning Institute Advisory Board and the Downtown Rotary Club

Recent Appointment

In September 2024, Maeghan was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Housing Development Agency by Governor Bill Lee for a four-year term.2 This appointment reflects her commitment to addressing housing issues and economic stability in the region.

Personal Life

Maeghan resides in St. Elmo with her husband Kirk Zigler, a professor of Biology at the University of the South, and her son, Oliver.1