When Megan Broeker’s husband, Mark, was considering a position with Reid Health a few years ago, she too did her research into the health system.

As she learned more about Reid and its mission, one particular job caught her eye: The director of the Reid Health Foundation.

“I thought if that position ever became available, I would definitely be interested,” Megan Broeker said. “It’s like a ministry to the community and to Reid, and to me, that’s important.”

Broeker’s wish recently came true as she was named to the role after serving for more than two years as the executive director of the Drug Free Wayne County Partnership and as the Drug Free Communities grant coordinator at Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County.

She also previously worked for Meridian Health Services.

“Megan’s community awareness, enthusiasm, and creativity – combined with her degrees in management and public health – brings to Reid Health Foundation a strong sense of stewardship and of the role of healthcare philanthropy,” said Randy Kirk, Reid Health Vice President/Reid Health Foundation President.

“Through previous experiences, she already knows many of the foundation’s friends and has worked with Reid Health initiatives, such as the Community Benefit program. She is a wonderful fit for Reid Foundation and its mission.”

Broeker is a native of Hartford City, Ind., and holds a master’s degree in public health from Indiana State University. She and Mark live in Richmond with their two dogs.

“We are pleased to have someone of Megan’s caliber take the helm at the Reid Health Foundation,” said Robin Henry, a member of the foundation’s board. “Megan brings to the table a strong background in public health, philanthropy, community involvement, and not-for-profit work. Her skillset is a terrific fit to support and grow the healthcare initiatives in our region.”

Recognizing the role of philanthropy to meet community needs, Reid Health looks to the Reid Health Foundation to build relationships and conduct campaigns, events, and planned giving programs. In turn, the foundation generates support for Reid Health and its mission by raising unrestricted funds and donor-designated funds for programs, services, and capital projects. The foundation has existed since 1975.

Broeker is looking forward to helping the foundation grow its programs, events, and fundraising efforts.

“I’m a people person,” she said. “I like making connections, helping people, and learning.”