Research and consulting for greater economic security
Data-driven insights to advance financial security for all
MKG Impact Consulting is led by Meghan Greene, a financial health leader with more than 15 years of experience in domestic and global financial inclusion, economic development, and nonprofit management.
With expertise directing complex initiatives, tailoring communications to diverse audiences, and building strategic partnerships, Meghan works to identify data-based insights that lead to meaningful improvements in financial well being.
Meghan brings a deep curiosity about the financial realities of underserved communities, a “get things done” attitude, and a unique ability to make complex financial topics accessible for broad audiences.
Her research has been featured in The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, NPR, American Banker, Forbes, and more. Her work has been featured in congressional and Senate testimony and has influenced state and federal policy.
Services
Translating research and data into powerful narratives
With an analytical eye, extensive research skills, and a passion for storytelling, Meghan can translate data into compelling narratives to meaningfully impact change.
Building partnerships, driving results
Balancing a fine attention to detail with a focus on the big picture, Meghan leads complex initiatives from conception to completion — developing strategy, leading teams, working with partners, and overseeing day-to-day project management.
Unique insights to power your mission
Meghan has served on both sides of the philanthropic aisle - as a grant maker and a grant seeker. She brings a deep well of expertise on fundraising strategy, relationship management, and proposal development.
Areas of Expertise
Financial security policy and program design
Debt management & small-dollar credit
Savings, especially retirement
Budgeting, financial management and planning
Small business credit
Research & analysis
Research strategy & execution
Team development & insight generation
Surveys, focus groups, & interviews
Management & relationship development
Fundraising and funder management
Building and facilitating expert networks
Program development and management
Communications & writing
Research reports, blogs, briefs
Public speaking
Recent Work
Understanding the true costs of financial services
Author and advisor to the Financial Health Network’s long-running FinHealth Spend initiative, which has influenced national conversation and state and federal policy.
Designing financial solutions that work
Accessible insights on everything from short-term liquidity solutions (overdraft, BNPL, small dollar loans), to building long-term retirement security.
Unique research into underserved communities
Designing new approaches to gathering and analyzing high frequency quantitative and qualitative research on small business owners operating in LMI communities
See select recent reports, briefs, and publications on our Publications page
Partners
