Megan Clayton

Digital strategist working in politics and advocacy

Megan Clayton is the Digital Director at WomenCount, an organization focused on crowdfunding for women in politics.1 5 In her role, she leads online fundraising and business development strategy for WomenCount's proprietary online crowdfunding platform.3

Professional Background

Megan is an experienced digital media and public policy professional with a strong background in the political and nonprofit sectors. She has worn many hats in the world of digital communications and fundraising, specializing in shaping online narratives for various entities including:

Members of Congress
Municipal governments
Advocacy-focused nonprofits

Her work has had a particular focus on civil and reproductive rights.1 2

Career Path

Megan got her start in politics working on campaigns in her home state of Indiana.1 2
In 2022, she founded her own communications consultancy called Upper Canal Consulting, based in Indianapolis.1 2

Education

Megan holds the following degrees:

Master of Public Affairs (Public Management) from the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs4
Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Political Science from Indiana University Bloomington4

Personal Life

Megan currently resides in Indianapolis's Upper Canal neighborhood with her husband and their pets (a cat and a dog).1 2 In her free time, she enjoys reading, often accompanied by a strong cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of beer in the evening.1