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Run Women Run member Katy Courson interviewed Megan Lim.

Run Women Run Member Since: May 2009.  Megan is currently working on the planning committee for the May 13^th Cocktails and Politics event.

Occupation: Development Director at the San Diego Public Library Foundation

Alma Mater: Bowdoin College - Class Chair and San Diego Club President, past Alumni Council member

Civic Involvement: Board Member, California Association of Nonprofits (CAN); Vice Chair, Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN); Member and Past Board Member, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP); Board Member, New Leaders Council (NLC) San Diego; Founding Member, Women Give San Diego; Member, Junior League of San Diego; National Philanthropy Day

Issue I'm Currently Most Passionate About: Education. I strongly believe that education is the only way to make change stick. Education is often the springboard opportunity to better your life. Someone who is literate holds a better job, provides for their family, stays healthy, pursues their dreams ... and when education extends beyond one individual, you can change society's values and that means lasting change.

If I Could Tell the President One Thing, It Would Be: The President and the First Lady, you mean?  Please invest in education, especially for women and girls. Oh, and I love all that the White House kitchen garden stands for.

Fun Fact: I'm learning more about sailboat racing, and one could argue that I pay too much attention to good food, but I'm not convinced that's possible.

Favorite Quote: I don't have one quote but I do find inspiration in people, civic leaders mostly, individuals who make the conscious choice to volunteer, to give back, especially those who do so thoughtfully and with real commitment.

The Final Word: I am immensely grateful for Run Women Run. Over the past year, I've met women who are also committed to immersing themselves in San Diego and civic engagement. A unique asset of Run Women Run is that if offers newcomers to politics, like myself, a comfortable and welcoming environment to get involved in local issues and candidates. The content first got me involved and the camaraderie keeps bringing me back.