Meet Dr. Meghan Walls
A licensed psychologist and policy leader working at the intersection of policy, education, and coalition building.
A clinician and a catalyst for change
Dr. Walls is a licensed psychologist and policy leader. Her oversight of external engagement, from policy to community partnerships, across states has spurred meaningful change..
She believes that impact can be made both at the individual level, as well as the broader population-health policy level, and is enthusiastic about finding the catalysts to effect positive movement in those arenas. A well-respected clinician and leader she motivates people to engage in collaborative action with joint outcomes. Dr. Walls loves bringing good information to the public; she has worked in collaboration with a variety of news outlets and organizations on media coverage.
Her involvement in a number of committees and boards has helped her gain knowledge and experience and engage with the community to create novel solutions to healthcare, education, and non-profit development.
Awards & honors
40 Under 40
Delaware Business Times, 2020
Most Influential Delawareans in Politics
Delaware News Journal, 2020 — named alongside President Joe Biden
Provider of the Year
NAMI Delaware Healthcare Provider of the Year, 2019
Excellence in Community Service
Nemours Physician Award, 2019
Distinguished Alumni Award
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Leadership Delaware Fellow
Class of 2020
Service & leadership
- Board of Directors — Leadership Delaware Inc.
- Board of Directors — Dover Motor Speedway Children's Charities
- Board of Directors — Philadelphia Union Foundation
- Advocacy Committee — Children & Families First
- Gubernatorial-appointed Council Member — Governor's Advisory Council on Substance Use and Mental Health
- Past Electronic Communications Chair — Society of Pediatric Psychology Board of Directors
- Past State Advocacy Chair — Delaware Psychological Association
- Past Gubernatorial-appointed Council Member — Delaware Early Childhood Council
- Past Co-chair, Policy Committee — Lt. Governor's Behavioral Health Consortium
Academic path
- 2011–2012Pediatric Psychology Fellowship, Behavioral HealthNemours Children's Health / Nemours Health and Prevention Services
- 2010–2011Weight Management Psychology FellowshipMt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
- 2007–2010Pediatric Psychology ResidencyNationwide Children's Hospital
- 2005–2011Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) & Master of Arts, PsychologyLa Salle University
- 2001–2005Bachelor of Arts, PsychologyPennsylvania State University