Meg McElroy (she/her) is the Director of Special Projects at AIDS Foundation Chicago, where she leads statewide efforts for Getting to Zero Illinois—a public-private partnership working to end the HIV epidemic in Illinois by 2030. In this role, Meg advances equitable, systems-level strategies while centering the voices and experiences of communities most impacted by HIV.
Previously, Meg served as Senior Program Director on the Advocacy team at the ACLU of Illinois, where she led a dynamic policy team in developing and executing a legislative agenda grounded in coalition building and community priorities. Before that, she was the Manager of Policy and Advocacy at AIDS Foundation Chicago, where she played a key role in shaping public health policy, leading coalitions, and contributing to the early work of Getting to Zero Illinois.
Meg’s professional background is rooted in both clinical practice and advocacy, with a focus on maternal and infant health, LGBTQIA+ well-being, and gender equity. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a BA in Social Work with a minor in Women’s Studies from Lewis University. Meg is committed to building more just systems through policy, partnership, and the power of community.
