Megan Graves is a seasoned advocate and leader whose lived experience spans 15 years as a Navy spouse, a career in education, and a deeply personal journey as a Stage 3C Triple Negative Breast Cancer survivor. As the mother of three children—two of whom are enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)—Megan brings unmatched insight into the challenges military families face, from navigating frequent PCS transitions to accessing consistent, quality healthcare and special education services.
Her advocacy work is both broad and deeply personal. Megan currently serves on the DoD Child Collaboration working group, helping shape care for military-connected youth, and on the Patient and Family Partnership Council at Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor. She has held leadership roles with Partners in PROMISE and Naval Services Family Line, and served on the Special Education Advisory Committee, where she champions systems-level improvements for families with complex needs. Her prior roles as ombudsman and key spouse for various joint commands reflect her commitment to serving across branches, always striving to leave each duty station stronger than she found it.
Megan holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication from Millersville University, along with graduate coursework in Special Education and ESL. She has taught in classrooms across the country, using every move as an opportunity to advocate for others. Her current focus centers on empowering families through outreach, mentorship, and improving the systems that serve them. Whether working to streamline healthcare access or support EFMP families, Megan ensures every military family—especially those managing complex medical and educational needs—feels seen, heard, and supported.
Megan, her husband, and their three children currently live in Washington State with their beloved dog, Happy. They can often be found browsing bookstores, sipping coffee, making joyful messes in the garden, or laughing together through everyday adventures. For Megan, purpose, presence, and connection are the heart of military life.
