Meghan Vanderstappen is a dynamic leader who blends her sales background with a passion for community engagement in the Harrisburg region. A graduate of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Meghan now serves as the Executive Director of Harrisburg Young Professionals. In this role, she provides strategic leadership and vision across the organization’s programs and services, finance, resource development, human resources, communications, and board development.

Meghan is a graduate of Leadership Harrisburg Area and currently serves on the board of the Rotary Club of Harrisburg, where she supports civic engagement and service initiatives that strengthen the local community. Known for her ability to forge meaningful, authentic connections, she brings empathy, inclusivity, and a collaborative spirit to everything she does.

Outside of work, Meghan enjoys running along the Susquehanna River, baking, and supporting Harrisburg’s vibrant local businesses. She lives with her husband and their beloved Border Collie, Ellie, in Harrisburg’s Historic Midtown neighborhood. A creative at heart, Meghan also runs a small art business, with her work featured in several local shops across the region.