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New Chapter at CLE
Written By: Luke Osteen | Issue: December 2024 | Photograph By: Mary Gilian
Meg Stevens takes the reins of the Center for Life Enrichment, bringing enthusiasm and a genuine love for the Plateau.
Meg Stevens
The Highlands-Cashiers Center for Life Enrichment has chosen Meg Stevens as the organization’s new Executive Director.
“After an extensive search throughout the summer, we are delighted that Meg Stevens will be joining the CLE team as our next Executive Director,” says CLE Board President, Martha Pearson. “Her experience and enthusiasm for lifelong learning makes her a wonderful asset to our organization.”
Stevens comes to CLE with over 22 years of experience in community-focused programming and event management. Prior to joining the CLE team, she served as Senior Technical Consultant I for AtkinsRealis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization, Operations and Management Consultant Manager for Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission/Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, and the Canterbury School of Florida Director of Summer Programs and Advancement DBA.
“I’ve been visiting the Blue Ridge Mountains for as long as I can remember,” says Stevens. “My family used to vacation here in the fall, and 25 years ago, my parents bought a house in the area. For the past several years, I’ve been coming up from St. Petersburg, Florida, several times a year. There’s something truly magical about this place – it has a way of quieting my soul and helping me feel deeply rooted. When my husband and I found ourselves as empty nesters, we knew there was no better time to make the move to the place that always feels like “home.”
We both found wonderful positions here in Cashiers and Highlands, and our adventure began as we embarked on this new chapter of life in the mountains.
“CLE is such a special organization with a heart for bringing incredible programming to the community, and I feel truly honored to be a part of it. I am eagerly looking forward to the upcoming season and the opportunity to introduce new speakers and classes to the Plateau.”
I am excited to contribute to this mission and look forward to expanding our offerings, topics, and reach over the coming years.”
