Meg Streich is the Chief Executive Officer at The Big Gay Writing Project in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In addition, she works as a Senior Editor and Special Projects Director at Fruitslice Magazine in Los Angeles.
Meg is a writer, educator, nonprofit director, special educator, disability advocate, perpetual novice, and lovable curmudgeon currently based in Philadelphia, PA. She has been published quite a few times. Meg is open to work, and, if you’re trying to find her in the wild, look in your nearest Trader Joes.
Fruitslice Magazine
2023 – Current
Wearing many hats as a Senior Editor, Special Projects Director, Cartoonist + Illustrator, and member of the social media team, I work to increase reach and viewership of the literary magazine and make connections with brands and organizations. Managing a team of editors, I ensure that all pieces are edited for clarity and cohesion, and write/produce independent projects that guide issue themes.
The Big Gay Writing Project
2023 – Current
Chester County LGBTQ Equity Alliance
2023–Present
Founded in December of 2023, the Big Gay Writing Project was created out of a need for queer sober spaces in the Philadelphia area and beyond. As the founder of BGWP, I create weekly prompts on various themes and facilitate weekly writing workshops to anywhere from 20-60 participants over the age of 18. Building BGWP required me to network in the Philadelphia community, and learn how to build a nonprofit organization from the ground up.
As a member of the board of directors, I work to build networks and connections with queer owned businesses in the Chester County area, and promote them through appropriate channels to build community awareness of queer spaces. Within this role I have planned: Chester Country Pride 2023, Chester County Pride 2024, and OutFest 2024.