Meghann Sherwood

Meghann joined the Howden Foundation in January 2025, bringing with her over a decade of experience working at the intersection of philanthropy, non-profit management, and grassroots social justice movements. Meghann has held trustee, advisory and grant-making roles within private family offices, charitable foundations and non-profit organisations – including the Rothschild Foundation and Farming the Future.

Driven by a deep passion for climate justice and social equity, Meghann has a particular interest in philanthropy’s ability to foster change through strategic partnerships and collaborative working. She has facilitated funder collaborations and led multiple partnerships between the public, private and non-profit sectors.

Meghann is a tri-citizen of Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and the UK.