Bio

Priscilla Megalaa is a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Founders Pledge. Before joining the team, Priscilla led global hiring at Onja, a social enterprise based in Madagascar, where she built teams that drive meaningful change. With a background in supporting mission-driven organizations, she has worked in strategic recruitment and operations, and has led initiatives across peacebuilding, education, and social innovation. Priscilla holds a master’s degree in Conflict Resolution and Governance and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Development.

Outside of work, Priscilla enjoys volunteering with KAMA DC, a volunteer-run nonprofit that gives immigrants and refugees a platform to share their skills and stories.

Q&A with Priscilla

Q: If you could choose anyone famous (real or fictional) to have dinner with who would they be and why?

I'd like to meet Trevor Noah and just talk about life. He's got a great sense of humor and world view, and I love his book 'Born a Crime.'

Q: As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

A journalist! I wanted to travel and learn about the world/people's stories.

Q: If a movie was made of your life what genre would it be, who would play you?

It would probably be something like My Big Fat Greek Wedding. A comedy/drama with lots of cross cultural misunderstandings and funny moments. I'd want Keri Russel to play me!