Megan Hood is the Chapter Director for Safe Families for Children in Orlando, Florida, where she leads efforts to support families in crisis with compassion, dignity, and community-based care. A 2007 graduate of Lee University, Megan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Bible, and she is currently pursuing her Master’s in Social Work, in hopes of obtaining her LCSW.  She is a certified Mental Health Coach through the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) and an active member of both the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the North American Association of Christians in Social Work (NACSW).

With over a decade of experience in social services, Megan has worked extensively in foster care and adoption, juvenile justice, and family crisis intervention.  Megan's faith based approach has developed partnerships and strong ties to local churches. Her leadership is marked by her strengths in conflict resolution, public speaking, writing, and event planning. Megan has been a featured guest speaker at numerous ministry events, where she shares her insights on faith, family restoration, and leadership. She is also a published author, using her voice and experience to inspire and equip others in both professional and faith-based contexts.