SPEAKER

Margaret
Meagher

Margaret Meagher
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Crisis Text Line

Margaret is Chief Impact Officer at Crisis Text Line, leading data science efforts to analyze millions of mental health conversations. With 20+ years of experience in large-scale social impact across languages and cultures, she leverages AI/ML/NLP to generate insights and measure the effectiveness and international impact of Crisis Text Line's services and model.

Margaret has a strong background in AI for social good, mixed methods research, and impact assessment, with expertise in leading complex programs and building collective impact networks worldwide. She holds an MA in International Development and numerous specialized trainings. Before joining Crisis Text Line, Margaret led high-impact programs at organizations like
Mastercard Foundation and Care International, working with governments and institutions such as UNGEI, UNESCO, FAWE, African Leadership Academy, and the Brookings Institution.

Margaret’s sessions

Margaret will be contributing to these sessions at Data + AI Summit 2025: