Introducing me

I am a writer, photographer and magazine lover currently living in Texas. After spending an entire semester in high school writing about war and conflict photojournalism, I began college and declared journalism as my major at Harding University.

I soon became a double major (journalism & marketing), started a blog, and became obsessed with yearbooks and all things print publications. After joining student publications my freshman year I realized my passion in journalism was niche publication feature writing. I also married my high school sweetheart and became Megan Stroud.

After graduating from college, I did the opposite of print and joined the digital marketing and communications team at Harding University and thrived in my love for the school, social media analytics and, unexpectedly, website design. I also earned my MBA while working in the field of digital marketing. In May 2020, I took on full responsibility of managing Harding University’s digital presence including social media, website content and layout, mobile application and video project management. I loved getting to touch so many pieces of Harding’s communication strategy, influence and create organic content for the University’s social media, and constantly work to improve the University’s digital footprint.

In an effort to make more in-person connections in our new community of Waco, Texas, I began working for Modern Texas Living and their two publications — Modern Texas Living and Bliss Bridal magazines. Working on a small team that published six issues each year allowed me to be part of the magazine publishing process from start to finish, from sales and ad delivery to editorial content creation. I am empowered by the opportunity to tell the inspiring stories behind local entrepreneurs and businesses impacting our local community.

Above all, I value purpose in my career. In my job at Harding University, our team embodied the purpose of the Christian university — creating a "community of mission" where young people could find their "inspired purpose." At Modern Texas Living, we created publications and social media content to support and empower local businesses across all industries to succeed. No matter where I am, my goal is to live and work in an environment that strives toward accomplishing an intentional purpose and mission.