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Megan Martin is the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel of the Commonwealth Foundation.

Megan is a seasoned legal and public policy professional committed to improving the lives of the people of Pennsylvania. Her expertise spans state and federal administrative law and litigation, constitutional matters, appellate advocacy, legislative process and procedure, government contracts, and a wide range of other legal and policy issues.

Prior to joining the Commonwealth Foundation, Megan was the vice president and general counsel of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, the state’s largest business advocacy organization, with nearly 10,000 members. Before that, Megan broke the glass ceiling at the Pennsylvania Senate to become the first and only woman to serve as the Secretary-Parliamentarian. Her reputation for innovation, success, and fiscal responsibility—underlined by fair and impartial conduct while leading the 80-member team—resulted in the Senate unanimously electing her as Secretary-Parliamentarian five times.

Notably, Megan’s distinguished three-decade career of service includes all three branches of state government, as an attorney for the U.S. Navy, and serving in the private sector and academia. Her work evidences a deep, one-of-a-kind understanding of Harrisburg’s complex legislative process and a proven track record in legal and regulatory compliance, as well as the policy and operational issues facing Pennsylvania’s state government, businesses, and citizens.

In October 2024, City and State Pennsylvania honored Megan with its “50 over 50” Award, which recognizes 50 influential leaders in the commonwealth over the age of 50 who have set themselves apart in government, nonprofits, and the private sector.

The National Conference of State Legislatures awarded Megan their 2021 Legislative Staff Achievement Award for her decade of outstanding work at the Senate, and, from her alma mater, Widener University Commonwealth Law School, she received the 2022 Excellence in Public Service Award. Megan has also earned numerous merit-based awards for her legal work with the Navy.

Megan has held many titles, but the one that makes her most proud is Mom to three great kids and, of course, their family dog, an adorable Bernedoodle. She and her husband Scott, who just became empty nesters, reside in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.