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STARability Foundation

WELCOMES MEG HARDT

TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Meg Hardt currently serves as the Senior Corporate Engagement Specialist at Arthrex, Inc., with a focus on
employee and community engagement projects. She currently manages a Medical Device Industry course at
FGCU, as well as an internal training program geared towards employee education. Hardt also shares the
Arthrex mission with healthcare professionals who are visiting the global headquarters.

“We are thrilled to welcome Meg to our Board secretary. Meg has also served as the Director
of Directors,” said Karen Govern, CEO of of Operations for All-Ways Advertising in
STARability Foundation. “Her experience and New Jersey, where she managed the firm’s
diverse background will be valuable in help- product promotion division and developed
ing our organization fulfill its mission as we in-store marketing campaigns for Fortune 500
continue to grow our programs and services.” companies.
Prior to working at Arthrex, Hardt spent Meg received her bachelor’s degree in com-
10 years dedicating her time to philanthropy munications from the University of Maryland
while residing in Georgia, serving on several in 2003.
board of directors, including the local ele-
mentary school as vice president of fundrais- To learn more about STARability’s Board of
ing and the Student Governance Council as Directors, visit STARability.org.

For nearly four decades, STARability Foundation has been shining a light on abilities, not
disabilities. Formed by a small community of caring parents, STARability has become one of
Southwest Florida’s leading nonprofits. Today, the organization is opening a world of possibili- We SUPPORT people with disabilities
ties for hundreds of individuals ages 14 and older by offering a variety of inclusive programs by providing life-transforming
focused on vocational training, continuing education, teamwork, social engagement and com- opportunities that emphasize
munity involvement. Their compassionate team supports people with disabilities by providing TEAMWORK, connection to the
life-transforming opportunities that emphasize teamwork and a connection to the community community to build AWARENESS
while strengthening awareness and respect for individual abilities.
and RESPECT for individual abilities.
To learn more about the services and program offerings available, please visit STARability.org.

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