Meet megan

Hi! I’m Megan Griffin-Shelley, and I’m running for Pennsylvania’s 148th Legislative District because we need leaders in Harrisburg who have the empathy, energy, and expertise to get the job done. I’m passionate about helping our communities thrive and have the direct experience and know-how to do so. In my years working in legislative offices, I’ve cut my teeth in the trenches ensuring our neighbors get the assistance they need. I’ve worked tirelessly to bring funding into our municipalities, and I understand firsthand how policy is made and coalitions are formed. I’m ready to achieve results for our district starting on day one, working for you to get stuff done! 

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Where is the 148th District? Whitemarsh Township, Narberth Borough, and a majority of Lower Merion Township in Montgomery County.

Community Roots

Megan’s story starts in Lafayette Hill, right in the heart of Whitemarsh Township. She grew up racing across the fields at Miles Park, breaking barriers as one of only two girls in Whitemarsh Little League, and cheering on the annual July Fourth Parade from the steps of her father’s office on Germantown Pike. This summer, she came full circle, riding her Can-Am Ryker down that same parade route for the very first time.

Her family shaped her love for people and community. Her father is a psychologist who taught her to listen. Her mother is a retired social worker who showed her what service looks like. Her older brother is an entrepreneur who roped her into his early business ventures, letting her “help” with purchase orders and inventory long before she knew what those words meant.

Today, Megan still calls Lafayette Hill home. She lives there with her partner Harry, an environmental engineer. Her parents are just up the road in Upper Dublin, and her brother and sister-in-law, a marketing and communications consultant, are right over in Lower Merion. The family roots run deep, and they all remain close to the community that raised them.

Education

Megan’s drive to strengthen her community began in the classrooms she grew up in. From age three through high school, she attended schools run by the Sisters of Saint Joseph (SSJs). She credits the SSJs with instilling a lifelong commitment to looking out for “the dear neighbor,” a message that stuck with her long after graduation.

She went on to American University in Washington DC, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Teaching for Secondary Education. But her years in the Capital shaped her in ways that went far beyond academics.

History unfolded right in front of her. In 2015, she stood outside the US Supreme Court during oral arguments in the landmark marriage equality case Obergefell v. Hodges. She campaigned for Democratic candidates in 2016, marched in protest at the 2017 Women’s March, and raised her voice for gun reform at the 2018 March for Our Lives. Washington didn’t just educate her, it ignited her.

Experience

Megan launched her career as a 6th grade English Language Arts teacher at her alma mater. When the COVID pandemic disrupted classrooms everywhere, she stepped back from teaching and shifted into public service. She joined the office of State Rep. Ben Sanchez in Abington, where she helped residents navigate state services and sharpened her knack for solving problems with patience and compassion.

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She then became Chief of Staff for State Rep. Nancy Guenst in Hatboro. In that role, she managed constituent services, strategic planning, daily operations, community outreach, the office budget, and staff. She worked closely with township and borough staff and helped secure grant funding for local projects.

Outside her work in Pennsylvania state government, Megan joined the Colonial Area Anti-Racism & Social Equity Alliance (CAARSEA) Board where she planned events and programming to help the nonprofit live out its mission of overcoming racial injustice by supporting systemic change at the local level.

Megan also rolls up her sleeves in grassroots politics: As Co-Chair of the Whitemarsh Democrats, she recruits new volunteers, organizes local efforts, and champions Democratic candidates up and down the ballot.

After the results of the 2024 General Election, Megan made a decision: It was time to step up. She ran for Whitemarsh Township Supervisor and won, becoming the township’s newest Supervisor-Elect. She’ll be sworn in this January, and she’s ready to get moving.

In her spare time, Megan enjoys finding the best PA creameries on the PA Scooped Trail, riding her Can-Am Ryker, and watching Philadelphia sports.