Leadership

Jeanne Meikrantz has the privilege of being the Executive Director for The Arc of Chester County, and is responsible for strategic planning and the overall management and operations of the organization.

A graduate of Kutztown University, Jeanne has nearly four decades of experience working with individuals with disabilities and their families, and caregivers. Her experience began with volunteering at Pennhurst in 1978, followed by working as a direct support professional. She quickly advanced to working in multiple service settings in positions of advocacy, management, administration, funding, policy and operations in both the nonprofit sector and government positions.

Born and raised in the Philadelphia region, Jeanne enjoys time with her incredible and diverse family, watching the Eagles, traveling up and down the east coast, and loves being a grandmother.