Born in Boston, raised in Seattle, and currently residing in Virginia, Megan-Marie Stewart is an impact-driven corporate professional, serial entrepreneur, and organizational leader. A consummate professional in the business arena, she has also been passionate about making a tangible impact in others’ lives since a young age. This has translated into a rewarding career as an executive assistant for leading companies in the aerospace and financial sectors, significant volunteer work, a string of successful business ventures, and the establishment of a non-profit foundation, which has grown to be the largest of its kind worldwide.
Armed with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus in Project Management from City University of Seattle, Megan-Marie gained invaluable experience in office and sales administration before spending nine years as an Executive Assistant at the world’s largest aerospace company, Boeing. After moving to Virginia in July 2017, she joined American bank holding company Capital One Financial Corporation, where she is now the Executive Assistant to the Chief Operational & Model Risk Officer.
Megan-Marie has faced many personal challenges throughout her life, including battling Cervical Cancer three times, being diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), and surviving a traumatic relationship. With sheer will and tenacity, she has overcome each hurdle with even more confidence in her pursuit of success and her goal of helping others to conquer their obstacles.
To this end, Megan-Marie took the opportunity to establish the PCOS Awareness Association – the world's largest non-profit organization dedicated to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. As the organization’s founder and executive director, she sees that the PCOS Awareness Association fulfills its mission of revolutionizing how people approach education surrounding PCOS awareness through programs, strategic planning, advocacy efforts, and community outreach.
While working on expanding the organization’s reach and developing resources for those it supports, Megan-Marie has written the foreword for the Amazon Bestselling book, PCOS Diet for the Newly Diagnosed. She was also awarded Seattle’s Be Bold Be You Woman of the Year award for her community engagement and advocacy of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Her work in this field has been featured in global publications such as Marie Claire, Women’s Health, NY Times, and the LA Times.
As a keen businesswoman and entrepreneur, Megan-Marie has built two successful businesses, including Joyous Moments Photobooth, a modern open-air photobooth for events in California and Virginia, and an organic hair care product range for Women of Color called Queen Divine. Queen Divine’s mother-daughter-cousin team ensures that Women of Color can access exceptional-quality, affordable, and natural products that allow them to wear their crown in various ways while keeping their hair shiny, soft, and moisturized.
Throughout her career, volunteering, and various business endeavors, Megan-Marie has been described as going above and beyond to achieve extraordinary results for those she works with and those she reaches through her advocacy. Her outstanding leadership skills have allowed her to add value in every setting, leaving a lasting impact on those she has led, served, mentored, and assisted. Megan-Marie continues to broaden her knowledge and experience as she grows forward with her sights set on using her story to inspire and motivate women from all walks of life.