Meg McDonnell is recently retired from a distinguished 22-year career in urology medical sales, where she made significant contributions in both pharmaceutical and molecular cancer genetics, specializing in prostate cancer. Her tenure included 13 years with Astellas Pharma and 9 years with Myriad Genetics. Her professional journey is marked by dedication and expertise, paving the way for advancements in her field.

Meg has also demonstrated a strong commitment to community service and leadership. She co-chaired St. Joseph School’s Annual Gala/Auction for three consecutive years, fostering strong relationships within the community and generating tremendous revenue for the school. In 2025, she chaired Our Lady of the Angel’s Gala, “Be the Light-Illuminating our Pathway to the Future,” raising approximately $160K for the parish building campaign. She will continue her leadership role as chair for OLA’s 2026 Gala. A parishioner of OLA for the past 12 years, Meg also serves as a lector, enriching the spiritual life of her community.

Meg’s academic journey began with a full tennis scholarship to North Carolina State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in English with a minor in Communications. A Florida native, she was born and raised in St. Petersburg and has called the Bradenton/Sarasota area home for the past 23 years. She and her husband have been married for 30 years and have two young adult sons.

Meg’s involvement with Chesterton Academy of St. Padre Pio is driven by her passion for making a difference in the lives of young people. She believes in the academy’s mission to provide an authentically Catholic culture where youth can thrive and feel a sense of belonging. Her commitment to fostering and equipping the next generation to live their faith with courage and conviction is a mission she embraces with a humble and passionate heart.