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Megan Meier Foundation
515 Jefferson Street, Suite A | St. Charles, MO 63301
www.meganmeierfoundation.org | 636.757.3501
501(c)(3) non-profit | EIN: 26-1523923
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Megan Meier Foundation is to promote
awareness, education and positive change in response to
the issues surrounding bullying, cyberbullying, and suicide.
General Information:
The Megan Meier Foundation was founded by Tina Meier
in 2007 after her daughter, Megan Meier, tragically took
her own life due to cyberbullying. Tina has committed to
preventing this type of tragedy by raising awareness and
educating young people and educators. Thirteen million
children are bullied every year, and the Megan Meier
Foundation makes a significant positive impact on the lives
of those who are bullied by raising awareness and
providing the tools educators and young people need to
combat these prevalent issues.
The Megan Meier Foundation has given 628 presentations,
reaching 182,178 students and 35,004 parents and
educators since 2008. The presentations are tailored to
the following groups: K-12 schools, college campuses,
youth rally programs, internet safety summits, educators,
school resource officers, counselor trainings, parents and
community, and professional organizations. The
presentations raise awareness of bullying, cyberbullying
and self-harm among young people, as well as prevention
and education. The Megan Meier Foundation also hosts
an annual bullying prevention student workshop in the St.
Louis region, as well as presents high school seniors with
scholarships every school year.
Accomplishments:
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In 2009, “Teen Line” awarded Tina with their
Humanitarian of the Year Award.
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In March of 2011, Tina accepted a Presidential
invitation to attend the 2011 White House Anti Bullying Conference
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In July, 2011, ABC Family released the movie
“Cyberbully”, partially based on Megan’s story.
Tina served as a consultant during the movies
production.
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Since the fall of 2011, the Foundation has held 8
Leadership Workshops impacting 1,053 students
and educators.
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In 2013, Tina Meier was honored by the Missouri
Human Rights Commission with the Judge Arnold
Krekel Trailblazer Award.
Programs:
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Speaking Presentations
Leadership Workshops
Megan Meier Memorial Scholarships
Megan Meier Day
Events:
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Golf Tournament
Celebration for Change
Biography of Tina Meier
Tina Meier is an internationally recognized expert on bullying, cyberbullying, internet
safety, conflict resolution, the roles of parents and educators, sexting, and suicide
awareness and prevention.
On October 16, 2006, Tina Meier’s life took a devastating turn when her 13 year old
daughter, Megan Taylor Meier, took her own life. All attempts were made to save
Megan, but unfortunately Megan passed away on October 17, 2006, just weeks from
her 14th birthday.
Approximately 5 weeks prior to her passing, a 16 year old boy by the name of Josh Evans, contacted Megan through her
MySpace account and they began a friendship. Tina Meier, allowed Megan to have a MySpace account with many restrictions
and under her watchful eye. Unfortunately, on that fateful day of October 16, 2006, Josh Evans and Megan began to have an
argument over MySpace. A few others joined in and horrible and hurtful messages and bulletins went out publicly to hundreds
of kids. The last words that were said to Megan from Josh were, “The world would be a better place without you” and “Have a
shi**y rest of your life.”
Six weeks after Megan’s suicide, Tina Meier was informed that Josh Evans never existed. In fact, he was the fictitious creation
of Lori Drew, an adult neighbor that lived down the street, her 13-year-old daughter Sarah, which was Megan’s former friend,
and an 18-year-old employee that worked out of Lori Drew’s home.
In December of 2007, Tina Meier, founded the 501 (c)(3) non-profit Megan Meier Foundation. The Foundation’s mission is to
“create awareness, education and promote positive change to children, parents and educators in response to the ongoing
bullying and cyberbullying in our children’s daily environment.” Tina’s hope is to make a difference through spreading Megan’s
story along with internet safety and educating others on the consequences of bullying and cyberbullying and to help one child
at a time cope with these negative social issues. Ultimately, her goal is to empower children to be the change and continue the
Foundation’s mission.
At the time of this tragedy, the State of Missouri did not have laws in place to prosecute someone using electronic
communications to cyberbully another person. Tina worked closely with Senator Scott Rupp and Governor Matt Blunt’s
Internet Task Force for the State of Missouri to help pass Senate Bill 818, which went into law on August 28, 2008. This law
amended the harassment and stalking laws to include electronic communication.
Each year, Tina travels throughout the country as a keynote speaker addressing the issue of bullying and cyberbullying in
today’s world to students, educators, administrators, parents, youth rallies, counselors, law enforcement, and other
professionals. Through Tina’s inspirational and educational message, the audience is empowered to make a difference not only
for themselves but others also.
Tina has continued to spread the Foundation’s message and Megan’s story through national and international media
appearances such as network television stations, radio, newsmagazines and syndicated talk shows. She also accepted a
Presidential invitation to attend the 2011 White House Anti-Bullying Conference, presented at the U.S. Department of
Education’s Safe and Drug Free Schools National Conference in Washington, DC, and served as a consultant during the
production of the ABC Family movie, Cyberbully.
Tina Meier resides in St. Louis, Missouri, with her daughter Allison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long is a typical Megan Meier Foundation presentation?
 Elementary presentations last 45-60 minutes.
 Typical middle school or high school presentations last 60-75 minutes.
 Parent/Community/Educator & all other presentations last 75-90 minutes.
**The audience usually likes to ask questions and come up and meet Tina Meier afterwards, so we like to take time to
accommodate for that after the presentations.
Q: What kind of presentations does the Megan Meier Foundation
offer?
Please note that these presentations can be customized to fit your needs.
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Elementary School
Middle School
High School
College
Student Leadership
All Boy or All Girl
Educators/Administrators
Professionals
Parent/Community
Q: What is a “Breakout Session”?
The purpose of the breakout session is to gain an understanding of the bullying issues within the school from different students.
Tina then will discuss ways to help prevent and solve these issues. Groups consist of 20-25 students from all “walks of life”meaning students from different groups, not just the student council members or the football team- this way the school can get
opinions of the bullying issues from different groups of students.
Schools should choose students for the breakout sessions before presentation. There will be no additional charge for a
breakout session and breakout sessions last 30 – 45 minutes.
Q: How many students or other audience members does Tina
typically present to?
These presentations can be delivered to as many or as few audience members as you would like. The most efficient and cost
effective way to present is to a large group in an assembly. However, many people can fit comfortably in your venue is suitable.
Everyone needs to be able to see, hear, and sit comfortably.
Q: Is there a cost involved?
Yes. Speaking fees vary depending on the number of students you have, if it is a keynote presentation, how many presentations
you would like, and where the presentations are located. The speaking fee is a donation to the Megan Meier Foundation, 501
(c)(3) non-profit. When traveling out-of-state, we also ask that Tina’s airfare, hotel, and airport transfers be paid for.
The fee includes (2) presentations with one breakout session at no extra charge. To find out more about the speaking fees,
please contact the Megan Meier Foundation at 636-757-3501 or [email protected].
Q: What is the correct process to book a presentation with the
Megan Meier Foundation?
Contact the office at 636-757-3501 or email [email protected].
Q: Can you provide references so I can speak to another school
administrator about their experience with Tina Meier and the Megan
Meier Foundation?
Yes, we can provide you with a list of school administrators that would be happy to speak with you about their experience.
Please contact the Megan Meier Foundation at [email protected], Subject: Presentation References.
Q: Why should I book Tina Meier?
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Tina Meier is nationally recognized.
Tina gives customized presentations and various topics based on extensive research.
Tina has real world, first-hand experience that is relatable to all ages.
Tina gives conflict resolution ideas specific to different personalities.
Tina has a genuine, personal interest in everyone’s
personal experiences and stories. She uses an empathetic
approach to leave a lasting, life-changing impact.
You came to my school and very
possibly could have saved my life. I was
going through some tough times with
bullying and such but since your visit, I
feel like I'm ok again. I'm doing better in
school, getting ready to graduate, and
have a wonderful relationship with my
family and friends. Thank you, you do
such life-saving and heart touching
work. I just wish someone like you had
been there for your daughter like you
were for me.
- Allie S.
How can we afford to bring you to
our school or organization?
Hiring a speaker is a great investment and it can create a
defining moment for students and educators.
Here are some creative ways to make the budget work:
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Team up with two or three other local schools and schedule multiple assemblies on the same day. This cuts the
speaking fee by at least ½ for your school and it helps the Megan Meier Foundation reach more students in a short
amount of time.
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Another good option is to find sponsors. Make a list of the largest businesses or organizations in your area, and then go
visit the top five in person. Ask them to underwrite the program, and offer something in return (such as showing their
logo at the event or letting them introduce the session). Examples: Rotary Club, Kiwanis, Lions Club, Elks, Chamber of
Commerce. Remember: when they donate to the school, it’s a tax write off!
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Print off the brochure and present it to your local PTO group. If they can’t fund it directly, they can normally steer you
toward sponsors.
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Check with school administration for funding provided by the Associated Student Body. For teacher in-service program,
ask about Staff Development - Title VI funding.
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Apply for other grant monies from your state by contacting your state Department of Human Services and State
Department of Education. They can direct you to the correct office. Contact other local agencies in your county that
already have grant monies from state agencies. For example, the Criminal Justice Department or Department of Public
Safety might have dispersed funds into mental health agencies or programs mentoring youth.
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Plan to integrate Tina’s presentation into a major theme such as Anti-Bullying Week, Mental Illness Awareness Week,
Character Education, etc. Depending on your theme, federal grant money may be available. Check with your school
district or federal government office to find out who is dispensing these funds in your state and request an application.
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Invite multiple clubs on campus to participate and help raise funds for the project. A cooperative student body effort
helps students learn about the realities of the time and effort required to locate funding in the real world.
Should you have any additional questions regarding Tina’s presentations, please do not hesitate to contact our office!
Megan Meier Foundation
515 Jefferson Street, Suite A
St. Charles, MO 63301
P 636-757-3501 | F 636-757-3504 | E [email protected]
www.meganmeierfoundation.org