Megan and Lindsey Latscha are the co-directors of Operations. Megan’s position as co-director, Operations is to oversee the entire business aspect of OSU Extension, including everything from budgets to personnel. She plays a key role in keeping all Extension offices and program areas updated on the university’s fiscal and personnel guidelines.
Megan and the Operations team members provide clarification of policies and procedures, improve business efficiencies and responsiveness, and cooperate with college and university partners to enhance operational effectiveness and improve competitiveness. This includes personnel and performance management, resource management, business processes, best practices, risk management and compliance, and organizational business analysis.
As co-director of Learning and Organizational Development (with Eric Barrett), Megan oversees the Extension onboarding and mentoring programs; professional development (e.g. leadership, supervisory skills, critical conversations); program development and evaluation (data reporting and visualization); and digital content development (e.g. video, instructional design, and e-course development) for all Extension faculty and staff.
Megan is a 4-H alumna and long-time 4-H volunteer. She most recently served as an area leader for Extension. Before she started with Extension in 2022, Megan served as the assistant dean of students at Bowling Green State University.