Megan Patel’s most recent position was the Director of Innovation at Chicago Beyond, a social impact investor focused on underserved youth. Megan has spent her entire career in innovation and design. Her childhood summers in Kenya ignited her passion for creating concepts that give people the opportunity to achieve things they never thought possible. Previously Megan worked at innovation firm IDEO on projects ranging from the future of transportation to low income energy needs and at a healthtech startup launching new products to make hospitals safer. She has her MBA from the University of Chicago.