Megan Mauro

Few people embody the spirit of advocacy and leadership in the Texas business community quite like Megan Mauro. As Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff at the Texas Association of Business, she stands at the center of one of the state’s most influential advocacy networks. Balancing major policy initiatives, diverse member priorities, and an ever-evolving economic landscape with precision and poise.

Colleagues describe her as “a tireless champion of TAB policies who works night and day on behalf of the business community.” Under her leadership, TAB delivered significant legislative wins during the 89th Session, including the launch of Employers for Childcare (E4C) - a groundbreaking business-driven council focused on addressing childcare access as an economic issue. One nominator called it “a partnership so desperately needed that we literally yelled, ‘FINALLY!’ when it came together.”

Megan’s influence extends beyond the headline victories. She directs key coalitions such as Tech Means Business and the Chamber Advocacy Coalition, while also managing operations, events, and board engagement behind the scenes. “Megan can do and has done every job there is to do at TAB,” another nominator said. “All of the members love her and know how hard she works.”

Her willingness to take on difficult issues, even when politically challenging, has earned her deep respect across industries. As one peer put it, “She was a great partner to the tech industry and helped shoulder the legislative burden.”

As one of this year’s Association Champions of the Year, Megan represents the very best of Texas advocacy; dedicated, strategic, and always fighting for progress on behalf of the state’s employers.