Feb 3, 2026 _ news

Megan Mershman’s Star Rises at YWCA

GBBN interior designer Megan Mershman has been selected to participate in the 2026 class of YWCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Rising Star Leadership Program. Since 2002, the Rising Star Leadership Program has recognized outstanding, young professional women and sought to empower them to become strong leaders, who advocate for a more equitable world.

During monthly, full-day sessions that are facilitated by local and national experts, the program presents direct, specific training on how to confront and eliminate discrimination and how to promote racial and gender equity. It also involves nonprofit board training, so that in addition to taking on leadership roles in their workplaces, participants can foster the work of important community organizations.

Megan is excited to deepen her ongoing commitment to designing equitable spaces while participating in the Rising Star Leadership Program. “In addition to designing equitable spaces, I’m focusing on shaping strategy at a national level for the commercial interior design profession,” Megan says.  “This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen my knowledge around equity in Cincinnati and understand how the design projects I help shape can contribute to a better experience for all in our community and beyond.”

Congratulations, Megan!

Learn more about Megan here.

See the full list of YWCA Greater Cincinnati’s 2026 class of Rising Stars here.