Megan Effertz

Experienced Leader

Author, Speaker, Educator & Marketer

Megan Effertz is an executive, entrepreneur, and problem solver with over 20 years of experience across various industries. As the Chief Problem Solver at Uncharted, she specializes in helping businesses get unstuck and navigate their way to success, with a focus on strategic transformation, communication, and execution.

Throughout her career, Megan has held key leadership roles, including VP Brand Leader for Xcelerator launches in Web3 and mental health, Chief Experience Officer at Village Bank, President of Agency 128, SVP of Marketing at Imagine Print Solutions, and VP of Marketing at Archway Marketing Services. This broad range of experience has provided her with a unique business perspective that allows her to see beyond surface-level issues and deliver impactful solutions.

In addition to her professional achievements, Megan serves as an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas, where she teaches Marketing Strategy and Business. Her passion for mentoring future leaders complements her dedication to helping companies build strong teams and sustainable strategies.

Megan is known for her ability to turn complex problems into clear, actionable plans. She translates big ideas into steps that teams can understand and execute, ensuring each team member knows their role, why it matters, and how it benefits them. Whether she’s aligning strategy with execution, developing leadership teams, or creating succession plans, Megan is driven by a desire to help companies reach their full potential.

Fun fact: Megan recently published her first fiction book, Maddie + Max, and is actively working to get it produced.

To learn more about Megan, connect with her on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganeffertz/.