Meenan most recently worked for the American Red Cross, where he served as Senior Director, International Services Finance. Other prior experience includes serving as Overseas Controller for Catholic Relief Services and Assistant Director for Program Finance at The Carter Center of Emory University in Atlanta. He served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Lesotho. “Michael brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this position, which will be a great benefit to LWR,” said John Nunes, LWR’s President and CEO. “Especially in today’s economic climate it is essential that we continue to practice sound financial management and good stewardship of our resources, and we are excited to have Michael leading us in those areas.”
Lesotho RPCV Michael Meenan named Lutheran World Relief Vice President for Finance and Administration
Michael Meenan Named Lutheran World Relief Vice President for Finance and Administration
Baltimore, March 6, 2009 — Lutheran World Relief is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Meenan as its next Vice President for Finance and Administration. Meenan will begin work on March 8.
Meenan replaces Laura Morales, who has served as Acting Vice President. Laura will return to her prior role as Director for Finance.
Meenan most recently worked for the American Red Cross, where he served as Senior Director, International Services Finance. Other prior experience includes serving as Overseas Controller for Catholic Relief Services and Assistant Director for Program Finance at The Carter Center of Emory University in Atlanta. He served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Lesotho.
“Michael brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this position, which will be a great benefit to LWR,” said John Nunes, LWR’s President and CEO. “Especially in today’s economic climate it is essential that we continue to practice sound financial management and good stewardship of our resources, and we are excited to have Michael leading us in those areas.”
“I am thrilled to be joining LWR,” Meenan said. “In my career working with humanitarian organizations, I have always admired the work of LWR in assisting those in need throughout the world, and I look forward to joining the team.”
“I want to extend a special thank you to Laura Morales for her leadership of our Finance and Administration department during the search,” Nunes added. “We are blessed with dedicated and talented staff and Laura has done an excellent job of stepping up to lead during this time of transition.”
WHO IS LWR? Lutheran World Relief, an international nonprofit organization, works to end poverty and injustice by empowering some of the world's most impoverished communities to help themselves. With partners in 35 countries, LWR seeks to promote sustainable development with justice and dignity by helping communities bring about change for healthy, safe and secure lives; engage in Fair Trade; promote peace and reconciliation; and respond to emergencies. LWR is headquartered in Baltimore, Md. and has worked in international development and relief since 1945.
Lutheran World Relief is a ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), individuals and parish groups in international relief, development, advocacy and social responsibility.
