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RenaissanceLista Hello! I’m Megan Grimaldi, founder of RenaissanceLista™. I started my career as a public school teacher on the US-Mexico border.

I’m a management professional with a passion for life-long learning, inclusiveness, equity, and balanced living. I’ve worked as a leader and adviser both within and to nonprofit and academic organizations for 15 years. In true RenaissanceLista form, I’ve spent my career leading and contributing to a breadth of initiatives. I’ve built departments, processes and systems; drove cultural change; and encouraged leaders at all levels to dig deep in pursuit of their own learning and development. I’m passionate about serving as a guide to help people and organizations experience their true Renaissance. As a woman in the education and nonprofit sectors, I discovered a passion for advancing equity and inclusion within people and systems. I care deeply about health and wellness and strive for a future where professionals are able to prioritize self-care in a way that allows them to impact their communities while nurturing themselves. I am currently pursuing my International Coaching Federation coaching certification through Presence-Based Coaching. I have a Master’s in Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University, a Bachelor’s in Music Education and Spanish from Central Michigan University, and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. In my free time, I love to bake, run, practice yoga, and hike in the woods with my husband and son. For a full bio, see my LinkedIn profile and be sure to follow my Instagram account.

Today I had the great joy of leading another     experience with the  .  Today we hiked and sat quietly in the fall colo...
08/11/2025

Today I had the great joy of leading another experience with the . Today we hiked and sat quietly in the fall colors. 🍂

These experiences are life-giving; the evidence shows that people who spend time in nature have reduced cortisol, lower blood pressure and heart rate, and fewer symptoms of anxiety. These experiences support - something we all need right now.

I’d love to lead one with you or your organization! DM me for details.

27/10/2025

I was so excited to lead a Mindful Outdoor Experience for the Center for Nonprofit Advancement yesterday. Getting has proven benefits: it reduces signs of anxiety and depression; lowers blood pressure, inflammation, and stress hormones; and gives us a chance to build . All of this is crucial to building as we navigate and uncertainty.

Does your organization, team, or friend group needs a chance to and build resilience? Just DM me.. I’d be excited to help you and yours experience the benefit of being outdoors.

Our neighbors have a lovely hibiscus tree. Last year, I noticed that it had donated a sprout to our yard.  This year, se...
05/09/2025

Our neighbors have a lovely hibiscus tree. Last year, I noticed that it had donated a sprout to our yard. This year, several more have grown nearby. Our yard is small, and they are growing slightly outside of the designated flower bed. I easily could have pulled them up. Instead, I let them grow. I let go of the need for control. It has been a quiet joy every time I see a blossom.

When you control, what do you see ?

All but one of our hydrangeas bloomed in mid-June this year.  There was only one of them that didn’t bloom with the othe...
18/07/2025

All but one of our hydrangeas bloomed in mid-June this year. There was only one of them that didn’t bloom with the others. When a heat wave hit in late June, all of the blossoms died, except that one. He remains showy and pink in mid-July.

Don’t worry about your progress. You will blossom at just the right time.

It’s been unusually rainy and cold here in DC. On one hand, these are not ideal May conditions. On the other hand, the f...
23/05/2025

It’s been unusually rainy and cold here in DC. On one hand, these are not ideal May conditions. On the other hand, the flowers are blossoming more slowly, and so we have more time to watch them grow.

It’s rare that any of us operate in ideal conditions. But we do not need ideal conditions to observe the world around us, and take the best next step… and the next…

It’s been two months since I jumped into my search for my next step.  During this time, I have been amazed at the people...
07/04/2025

It’s been two months since I jumped into my search for my next step. During this time, I have been amazed at the people that have taken the time to forward me positions, offer me insight, and support me in my journey.

Connection is one of my core values. To be connected is to grow, to learn, to thrive - to step into yourself and begin to transcend yourself. To be in fellowship with the others.

Thank you, community.

I’ve been enjoying listening to the book New Happy by Stephanie Harrison.  This quote about our unique   is especially m...
14/03/2025

I’ve been enjoying listening to the book New Happy by Stephanie Harrison. This quote about our unique is especially meaningful as so many of us think about what is next for us.

28/02/2025
It’s a busy season, and during today’s  , this phrase popped in my head:   with  .Striving for perfection can lead to di...
10/12/2024

It’s a busy season, and during today’s , this phrase popped in my head: with .

Striving for perfection can lead to disappointment and burnout. Striving for is more motivating and sustains energy, contributing to , , and organizations. What would change for us if, during this hectic holiday season, we were content with learning from our imperfection?

This week I had the pleasure of grabbing a coffee to start a Zoom call at 7:00 AM ET with amazing colleagues across the ...
15/11/2024

This week I had the pleasure of grabbing a coffee to start a Zoom call at 7:00 AM ET with amazing colleagues across the world as we learned how to help people overcome their immunity to . This powerful change process is something that I can’t wait to share with colleagues and clients. If you haven’t already read Immunity to Change, or started following Minds at Work , I highly recommend diving in; it will change you. Thanks to the facilitators and brilliant colleagues for making this an impactful experience!

Fall is radiant and bountiful, so I’m leaning into an     today.  What if we are enough?
20/09/2024

Fall is radiant and bountiful, so I’m leaning into an today. What if we are enough?

“.. the label that we give life determines how we experience it.”  I’ve been going through the practices in The 15 Commi...
13/09/2024

“.. the label that we give life determines how we experience it.” I’ve been going through the practices in The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership and found this quote to be particularly thought-provoking. How are you labeling your life today? And how is that shaping your experience?

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