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Adtalem Names Megan Noel its New Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

By: Adtalem Global Education via Business Wire

May 12, 2025 at 08:00 AM EDT

Noel brings two decades of corporate affairs leadership and strategic stakeholder engagement experience

Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), the leading healthcare educator in the United States, has appointed Megan Noel as its Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, effective immediately.

Noel will lead Adtalem's corporate affairs function, overseeing communications, investor relations, government relations, impact and alumni engagement, ensuring the company’s stakeholder engagement strategy supports its growth strategy. She will be responsible for driving strategic outcomes across Adtalem's portfolio of institutions while engaging a broad range of stakeholders, including its nearly 10,000 employees, 94,000 students, and 350,000 alumni. Noel will also join Adtalem’s senior leadership team and report directly to Chairman and CEO Steve Beard.

“I am delighted to announce Megan Noel as Adtalem Global Education’s new Chief Corporate Affairs Officer,” said Steve Beard, chairman and chief executive officer of Adtalem Global Education. “Megan is a singular talent—a visionary leader with an unmatched ability to build credible influence at the highest levels and seamlessly align internal narratives with external realities. Her proven expertise in transforming corporate affairs into a strategic powerhouse that activates engagement across multiple audiences makes her the ideal leader to elevate Adtalem’s brand, strengthen our stakeholder connections, and amplify our impact in the communities we serve. Megan’s appointment marks a pivotal step in our journey to distinguish our institutions and drive sustained growth in a dynamic market.”

Noel is a recognized senior corporate affairs leader. She brings deep in-house and agency experience with a proven track record in reshaping functions and counseling global companies through transformations. She joins Adtalem from Golin, where she served as the global president of corporate affairs and a member of the agency’s executive leadership team. Previously, she led communications and corporate affairs for PwC US and Mexico, where she led all aspects of the firm’s media relations, executive positioning, crisis, issues & public affairs, internal communications and change management. She also launched the firm’s first AI positioning and advised on brand, communications, public affairs, and reputational risk strategies across the PwC Network. Prior to PwC, she spent nearly nine years at Edelman working with a range of clients on corporate affairs, purpose and crisis communications strategies.

"I'm thrilled to join Adtalem to lead our corporate affairs team during this pivotal growth period," said Megan Noel, chief corporate affairs officer, Adtalem. "By unifying our stakeholder engagement strategy, we'll strengthen relationships with investors, policymakers, healthcare partners, alumni and communities. I'm particularly excited about our mission to expand access to knowledge that transforms lives and enables careers—directly addressing the healthcare provider gap in the U.S."

Noel was named a Top Woman in PR by PR News and a PR Week 40 under 40 recipient. She is a member of the Arthur W. Page Society and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Georgetown University.

About Adtalem Global Education

Adtalem Global Education is the leading provider of healthcare education in the U.S., shaping the future of healthcare by preparing a practice-ready workforce with high-quality academic programs. We innovate education pathways, align with industry needs and empower individuals to reach their full potential. Our commitment to excellence and access is reflected in our expansive network of institutions, serving over 90,000 students and supported by a strong community of approximately 350,000 alumni and nearly 10,000 dedicated employees. Visit Adtalem.com for more information and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.