Meagan Marques serves as interim senior director, grants and programs at Abilities Centre, providing strategic leadership for the organization’s Thrive Adult Day program, Employment and Community Services, Health Maintenance, and Research and Grants departments.
Marques has been with Abilities Centre since 2019. A Registered Kinesiologist, she holds a Master of Health Sciences degree and is currently completing her doctoral degree in medical science. She brings more than 12 years of experience in health research, program evaluation, and knowledge mobilization, with a career-long focus on using evidence-informed approaches to strengthen programs, demonstrate impact, and translate research into meaningful action for individuals and communities.
Marques is deeply passionate about creating inclusive environments where people can discover their strengths and achieve their goals. She believes that combining innovation, evidence, and lived experience is key to building programs that create lasting and meaningful impact.