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Megan McCann is a recognized IT staffing, recruiting, and technology services leader. She is celebrated for her ability to create meaningful connections, amplify the voices of women in technology, and champion inclusion within the industry.
As the CEO of McCann Partners, a premier staffing firm she founded in 2011, Megan and her team are dedicated to IT recruitment with intention and integrity. They align with diverse innovative organizations, fostering a more inclusive workforce. Notably, over 70% of McCann Partners’ talent placements since 2020 have been diverse hires, showcasing their commitment to diversity.
Megan’s impact extends beyond her CEO role. She is a proud co-founder of ARA, a national organization advocating for women in technology and leadership through mentorship, events, and programs. Megan is a prominent voice in the Chicago technology community and uses her position on the TechServe Alliance board of directors and involvement with the American Staffing Association to create new pathways for technology talent to thrive.
In addition to her role at McCann Partners, Megan is a founding partner of the Chicago Executive Women’s Networking Group, a judge for both the Chicago Innovation Awards and 1871’s Momentum Awards, and a board member at Chicago Innovation and Chicago Tech Academy High School (ChiTech). Her contributions have earned her distinctions, such as the Chicago Business Journal Bizwomen Headliner in Technology, Chicago Business Journal Women of Influence, and recognition as a three-time Midwest Women in Tech Awards finalist.
Megan has been honored with numerous awards, including Staffing Industry Analysts’ inaugural Top 50 DE&I Influencers list in 2021 and then again in 2024, and a ChiTech Young Women’s Leadership Society Ambassador of the Year. In 2023, she received a Celebrating Women in Innovation Award from Chicago Innovation and was named a Top 100 Staffing Leaders to Watch by World Staffing Summit.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Megan is deeply committed to philanthropy and civic involvement. She actively supports organizations such as Comp-U-Dopt, i.c.stars, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois, and the YWCA Chicago Impact Investing Advisory Council. Megan’s dedication to philanthropy reflects her passion for supporting young people, fostering education, promoting workforce development, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. She has also served on the Wittenberg University Alumni Association Board.
Megan McCann’s multifaceted roles as a leader, advocate, and ally reflect her commitment to creating a more inclusive and innovative future for the technology industry and beyond. Her journey is characterized by a relentless drive to connect, amplify, and align with causes that positively impact individuals and organizations in Chicago and beyond.
