Meredith McCleary is an associate at Hamilton Place Strategies, where she works with a variety of clients to achieve strategic communications and policy objectives.

Prior to joining HPS, Meredith served as the Podcast Producer for Middle East Focus, the weekly podcast of the Middle East Institute (MEI). While at MEI, Meredith collaborated with the editorial team to deliver high-quality podcasts on current events in the Middle East and North Africa Region, as well as support the scholars and experts who would appear on Middle East Focus. Additionally, Meredith interned on the editorial team of Eaton Vance Investment Management, where she researched and edited pieces for the Washington Insights and Advisory blogs. She also served as an intern in the International Office of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where she focused on English language digital marketing, supporting operations for VU Amsterdam Summer School, and producing promotional videos for study abroad programs at the university.

Originally from Oakland, California, Meredith graduated from Northeastern University where she studied international affairs, journalism, and political science.