Meaghan Mundy

Courage & Renewal Facilitator
Speaks English

Writer. Teacher. Whole-Hearted Seeker.

I currently serve as the Associate Dean of Students at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of education and human development and as a faculty member in the department of Human & Organizational Development.

Originally from northern Michigan, I have “bloomed” at Vanderbilt University several times over the last 30-plus years. I received my B.S. in Human and Organizational Development (HOD) in 1992; my Master’s in Human Development Counseling (HDC) in 1995; and, my Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies in 2003.

I have taught extensively in the HOD program and currently teach a seminar called “Leading a Meaningful and Engaged Life”. I also spent three years as an adjunct faculty member at Belmont University (2014-2017). I am a certified CliftonStrengths coach and promote a positive psychology foundation in my diverse talent development work.

I recently co-authored a book with my brother Chris Mundy, “Forty Acres: A Legacy of Love and Loss” which recounts our childhood on a forty-acre farm in rural Northern Michigan as well as the sudden loss of our father.

My dad taught me about the Sufi poet Rumi, who said: “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there . . .” My loves are mornings, writing, walking, nature, quality time with family (and friends like family), and our dog, Yogi, and cat, Nash!

Favorite quote

Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone's soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd.

Rumi

Book Recommendation

Radical Compassion The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life Still: The Art of Noticing

Tara Brach Charlie Mackesy Rosamund Zander and Benjamin Zander Mary Jo Hoffman

Where I'm Finding Inspiration

Nature. Open-minded, like-hearted others. Enough-ness. My dog Yogi. The sound of the fire burning in the fireplace. Walking. Poetry (Rumi, Mary Oliver, Thoreau, Tara Mohr, David Whyte, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, Howard Thurman). The good, hard work of recovering my authentic self. Deep breathing. Deep listening. Truly seeing the heart of another and in turn letting them see me.

What I Do For Fun, Rest, and Renewal

Writing, walking, reading. Hiking a trail at a local park. Baking. Good coffee with good friends. Exploring farmer's markets and local festivals. Naps. Appreciating beauty. Noticing the details. Eating healthy food; drinking clean water. Engaging with my kids. Summers in northern MI. Sharing random acts of kindness.

Organizations I've Worked With

Vanderbilt University; Belmont University; local K-12 schools (St. Bernard Academy, Brentwood Middle School, Brentwood High School, Kenrose Elementary School, Pope John Paul II High School); the city of Franklin; @properties

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