Chief Sustainability and Economic Development Officer | University of Texas at Arlington

Meghna supports operations related to vision setting, strategic planning, and organizational governance for university-wide sustainability practices, programs, and policies. Collaborating with university operations units, academic and research divisions, student organizations, and external partners, she serves as a catalyst for initiatives, project and program development, and influences stakeholder groups and governing bodies to advance sustainability commitments and implement the Energy Transition and Resilience Plan.

Her role involves close engagement with the Provost’s Office and faculty experts to lead research initiatives, secure funding opportunities, develop innovative solutions, build partnerships, and integrate sustainability into the university’s academic framework.

In addition, she spearheads strategic initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship within the campus and the broader North Texas community. By promoting the university’s research portfolio to external stakeholders, she helps drive industry collaboration and funding opportunities. She also supports the implementation and advancement of the APLU’s Innovation and Economic Prosperity (IEP) Universities Program, showcasing the university’s economic development contributions and its role as a vital resource for regional and industry growth.