Megan Trotter, Founder of Purpose Engine, is a purpose-driven executive committed to inspiring businesses to thrive by doing good while doing business. In her previous role as Head of Social Impact, Sustainability, and ESG at Zendesk, she led multiple critical areas, including ESG strategy and reporting, corporate philanthropy, employee volunteering programs, and product sponsorship initiatives. She also served as President of the Zendesk Foundation, where she secured $20M in funding for 100s of nonprofit organizations worldwide.

Additionally, Megan’s background is rooted in direct-service nonprofits — bridging the corporate and nonprofit industries to make a measurable impact.

Under her leadership, her programs earned prestigious recognition from USA Today, South by Southwest, the United Nations, and a wide range of corporate impact awards, highlighting her ability to drive measurable, positive change.

When not working, you can find Megan listening to records, testing new recipes, and exploring the streets of San Francisco by bike alongside her husband and son.