Meg began her career in public safety as an EMT while completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology at DePauw University in Greencastle, IN. During that time, she was also competing as a collegiate athlete for DePauw’s softball team and was recently inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame for her accomplishments.

She continued her formal education at the IUPUI Purdue School of Science with a Master’s Degree in Biology. Meg has worked as a paramedic at both Putnam County Operation Life and Indianapolis EMS. At present, Meg has 15 years of EMS experience in rural, urban, and suburban environments.

Meg also served as a full time EMS Educator for the Eskenazi Hospital/IU School of Medicine Associate’s Degree program in Paramedic Science teaching anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical emergencies, and trauma. During her time at Indianapolis EMS she was selected as a tactical medic for Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s SWAT Team and Bomb Squad. After finding a passion for law enforcement while serving as a tactical medic, Meg transitioned to full time law enforcement at the Carmel Police Department in Carmel, IN.

Meg has a unique perspective having served in roles as both a paramedic and police officer and understands the challenges of teaching medical concepts to civilian first responders.

During her career at Carmel PD, Meg was selected as a member of their SWAT team and served on the entry element with a specialization in less lethal and gas munitions. She is a certified instructor through the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy both as a generalist and physical tactics instructor.