Megan Murphy

Global Executive Director Megan Murphy has led the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools—the leading advocate for girls’ schools—since 2012. During Megan’s tenure, the Coalition has achieved historic growth in programs, membership, and staffing. Established in the United States as the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools in 1991, ICGS has vastly expanded its reach and now includes over 550 member girls’ schools in 25 countries throughout the world.

Prior to joining the Coalition, Megan served as the Vice President of Development and Alumni Affairs at Semester at Sea, a non-profit global education program in partnership with the University of Virginia. Previously she served as the Director of Development at ICGS member Marlborough School, where she directed the Leadership in Learning Campaign and led a talented team to raise more than $71 million in annual, capital, and endowment gifts. She has also served as the Dean of Admissions and Enrollment Management at Allegheny College, where she developed and implemented successful strategies to improve college-wide retention, and was a consultant with George Dehne and Associates, an admissions marketing and enrollment strategy firm.

Megan earned her B.A. in International Studies and French from Allegheny College and an M.A. in Public Administration and International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh. She served on the board of the Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools and was a member of the Allegheny College Alumni Council for several years before serving as President of the Council in 2012-2013.