As the Founder of Thrive & Connect Community Consulting, Megan te Boekhorst is dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations create meaningful change. With over a decade of experience in community development, they bring a deep understanding of how to design impactful programs, secure sustainable funding, and foster strong community connections.

Megan’s expertise is rooted in both academic and practical experience. They hold a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Interactive Art & Technology from Simon Fraser University, a Community Capacity Building Citation from Capilano University, and are a certified Mental Health First Aid facilitator. Over the past three years, they have successfully secured over $2 million in funding to support community initiatives, demonstrating their ability to turn vision into action.

Throughout their career, Megan has worked with organizations such as Futurpreneur Canada, lululemon athletica, and Free Rein Associates Training Ltd. In these roles, they developed expertise in community engagement, business development, and capacity building, skills that now form the foundation of Thrive & Connect.

At the heart of Megan’s work is a commitment to equity, collaboration, and sustainable impact. They believe that strong communities are built when diverse voices are included in decision-making, and they apply this belief by ensuring lived experience is meaningfully integrated into the programs they develop. Their leadership style is rooted in connection, strategy, and a contagious enthusiasm for creating spaces where people feel valued and empowered.