Meghan Edberg, MEd
Director of Public Engagement
Meghan spent 17 years in a variety of roles working with diverse populations building a strong skillset in business and counseling before joining FAST. She supports how FAST engages with the community on a strategic, operational, and personal level. She resides in Rosemount, MN with her husband and two children. Her son William lives with Angelman syndrome.
A Message from Meghan: When my son, William, was diagnosed with AS mutation on January 7, 2020, it was such a bittersweet day. We knew the cause of his delays (finally!) yet we had no idea what AS was and thus started the Google search. As expected, all the emotions were present as our family grieved our new reality. However, in true fashion of how I live my life, I told myself, “I cannot control this diagnosis, but I can control how I react.” So it wasn’t long before I dove into the AS community to bring awareness, raise funds, and fight for a cure with everyone else. As of Jan 1, 2025, we have raised over $866,000, have brought awareness to AS through my son’s story (willican.org), and have recruited so many to join this journey with us. If we can do it, so can you!
How you will support FAST’s mission to a cure: I will support all facets of how FAST engages with the community on a strategic, operational, and personal level. This includes but is not limited to outputs from FAST (newsletters, social media, and more), managing community engagement programs, and supporting those wanting to get more involved to support FAST’s mission.
What did you do before FAST? My career path has been unique in that I have had the opportunity to work with diverse populations in unique settings throughout the country and abroad. This has included teaching English to South Korea elementary students, mentoring NCAA Division I Athletes, teaching performance psychology to US Army Soldiers, counseling adult learners in higher education as well as using business acumen skills in higher education and technology. My titles have varied but what has stayed the same is my passion for helping people/businesses meet their goals.
Fun facts about you!
I love to travel – it’s the best when I can find a destination I’ve never been to and meet up with another AS family!
I have a yearly, lifelong goal, of running the Twin Cities 10k race every October. I started in 2009 with its inaugural race and haven’t missed one yet!
I’m adopted from South Korea and grew up in Minnesota. I have lived in several other states and abroad, and am now back in Minnesota with my husband Jesse and two children, William (who lives with AS), and Henry.
I love to try new things – from skydiving to eating live octopus!
I’m a former collegiate softball player getting into golf – pointers/tips are welcome.