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Megan Healy

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Chief of Talent and Workforce Strategy

Expertise at a glance

  • Executive leadership on workforce, education, and economic mobility initiatives, aligning talent development strategies with Virginia’s long-term economic growth outlook 
  • Leads statewide workforce development programs, including Virginia Talent Accelerator, Virginia Office of Education Economics, InternshipsVA, and many more, connecting employers with talent pipelines and insights 
  • Extensive public-sector leadership experience and higher education, workforce policy, and economic mobility experience 
     

Megan Healy leads Virginia’s workforce strategy efforts, helping businesses access and build the skilled talent needed for growth and expansion. Her role includes overseeing major statewide initiatives such as the Virginia Talent Accelerator ProgramVirginia Office of Education Economics, RTSBO, and InternshipsVA, all focused on aligning workforce development with economic growth.

An expert who connects workforce strategy to business growth

Megan brings extensive experience in workforce development, higher education, and public policy, including leadership roles at George Mason University and service as Virginia’s first Secretary of Labor. Her work has focused on building partnerships between employers, educators, and state leaders to strengthen talent pipelines and expand economic opportunity across the Commonwealth.

"Talent strategy is most effective when employers, educators, and workforce partners align around a shared goal to build sustainable talent pipelines, create opportunities for Virginians, and ensure businesses have the skilled workforce they need to grow and succeed today and in the future."