Megan Bania, Executive Director | (573) 634-2969, ext. 36 email

For Megan, the power of Community Action is how Missouri’s Community Action Agencies embody the spirit of hope for individuals, families, communities. Megan began her career in Community Action as a Case Manager for families receiving cash assistance and as a Community Organizer in Central Missouri. As Executive Director, Megan advocates and supports Missouri’s Network of Community Action Agencies through policy changes, training and technical assistance, and capacity building.

Megan is a licensed clinical social worker who has worked in micro and macro practice to create positive change for families and communities. She is a certified Results-Based Accountability Professional and believes data can be a tool to transform systems. Megan received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Missouri – Columbia and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Truman State University.

Megan’s Strengths:  Achiever, Communication, Activator, Woo, Individualization

Cindy Bridges, Special Projects Manager | (573) 634-2969 ext. 35, email

Cindy comes to Missouri CAN with the knowledge that the Community Action movement is different and powerful in its ability to create opportunities and change. She began her career in Community Action in 2004 and has spent most of that time in workforce development in roles as a case manager, project coordinator, and program director. Ultimately, she has helped families to obtain the skills and financial recourses needed to leave poverty behind. As Special Project Manager, Cindy is responsible for oversight of the SkillUp Program Initiative, leads grants writing, and other special projects that come to Missouri CAN. Cindy holds a BAS in Business Administration from Southwest Baptist University.

Cindy’s Strengths: Harmony, Consistency, Input, Restorative, Relator