Welcome! Meet:

Megan J

Sales Operations Director

New York

Caucasian

Catholic

All About Megan J
Why Adoption?
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Family and Home
Advice to Future Child
Perspectives on Open Adoption
Favorites

All About Megan J

After living and working in Nashville, Atlanta, Hoboken, New Orleans, as well as Manhattan through my 20s and early 30s, I have put down roots close to where I grew up and close to most of my family and friends in a suburb of NYC. I work for The Weather Company, supporting the sales team, where I am fortunate to be surrounded by supportive colleagues who have become friends over the years. Perks of the job include a flexible work arrangement and a generous parental leave policy that I look forward to utilizing.

For fun, I love to watch live sports and concerts, travel, and read. I practice yoga and like to get competitive with myself at the gym. My red flags are that I do not like cheese and am afraid of dogs, but don’t worry, the extended family & my friends have already said they will ensure that your child gets to experience the joy of both those things!

I am excited to become a parent and feel confident that my life experience up until now has equipped me to take on the responsibility as a single mother. While there will undoubtedly be challenges that come with one set of hands, I believe my personal values, large support network, and genuine love of spending time with children will out shine the challenge.

Why Adoption?

Adopting a child has been my path to parenthood ever since I can remember. Each summer, as my birthday approaches, I reflect on the year that just passed and set some intentions and goals for the upcoming year. The list usually includes a country or city to travel to, some professional goals, and a few NYC restaurants to dine at. Last year, however, I was surprised when I struggled to make my list... until I realized that the one thing I truly want at this point in life is to become a parent. I feel prepared and confident enough now to parent and I am so excited for the next steps in the adoption journey.

Family & Home

I bought my house in 2021 and while it has good bones, it was lovingly restored by my dad, brother, and uncles. It is a three bedroom, two bath home in a quiet neighborhood outside of NYC proper with a fenced in backyard close to family & friends. Today, the biggest compliment I can get is about how cozy & inviting people find my space! My neighborhood has many playgrounds & parks, a small zoo, and several child friendly community events that I cannot wait to participate in more actively.

My friends and family are so excited about the journey that I am on and cannot wait to welcome another child to the family. I am from a very large and supportive family – my cousins are some of my oldest girlfriends and most consistent, loving support circle. Together, we celebrate birthdays, attend concerts, go to sporting events, and are usually in the center of the family dance party at holidays!

How others describe me

In their words….

“Megan has a remarkable ability to connect with people of all ages, especially children, but her empathy and understanding extend beyond the children in her life to parents as well. Megan is present at important events, but shows up equally as invested during small moments too. Megan is a trusted and reliable presence in all of our lives. Beyond what is a completely natural ability to caretake, Megan possesses other qualities that lend well to parenting and raising a family. Megan has built a successful career while remaining deeply committed to the people around her. She is a professional mentor, and advocate for diversity and equity. Megan has an incredible capacity for love, balance, and dedication that is evident in her ability to maintain deep, meaningful connections with friends and family while working tirelessly, and supporting herself and others.”

-Jessica & Brian Dahms

Advice to Future Child

First and foremost, you are so very loved. Whenever things get tough or heavy, know that even before you were born, the people in your life have been working to create the best possible life for you. While we hope that your life is filled with nothing but ease and joy, we will ensure that you are strong enough, smart enough, and supported enough to handle the harder parts. I hope you will always be able to make decisions for yourself that will honor who you are and what you value and that you will always be able to find a path forward that creates more good in the world. May you always be confident enough in your values that the path remains clear but also humble enough to ask for help when needed.

Perspectives on Open Adoption

Open adoption was a new concept for me as I started this process and certainly one of the more complex aspects of this process. I am aligned that the stronger the relationship between adoptive & birth parents, the better off the child will be. That said, I believe that there will never be a one-size-fits-all dynamic and that further, the dynamic between adoptive & birth parents may change over time.

As I get further through this process, I hope to connect with a birth parent who wants to build a relationship with me that will enable us to collaborate on how to best support your child. This relationship, centered on creating the best possible life for your child, may evolve over time, but if anchored on the same goal can be a very beautiful component of the adoption process.

Favorites

Megan

Favorite Movie: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Favorite Holiday/Tradition: On the day after Thanksgiving, my extended family enjoys dinner together at a local Mexican restaurant while we wait for Santa to arrive in town. Last year’s table had 30+ people at it!! Once we’re finished eating, we wave to Santa as he passes by the restaurant and then head over to the town tree lighting.
Hobbies/Interests: comedy shows, NY Knicks basketball, travel, exploring locally, game nights with family & friends
Dream Vacation: Somewhere new where I can spend about a week exploring a city and enjoying local life, followed by a week relaxing wherever the locals relax to truly soak in the culture.
If I Could Choose a Superpower: Teleportation - nothing beats being able to physically “pop in” with ease!