Meredith Parfet

As the Chief Executive Officer of the Ravenyard Group, Meredith Wilson Parfet takes a novel approach to assisting leaders in crisis. Under her direction, Ravenyard emphasizes pragmatism, ensuring that a company's crisis management strategy remains on brand and aligned with the best interests of key stakeholders. Meredith Wilson Parfet also shares her knowledge of crisis management as a published author. Her article “How to lead in times of crisis” recently appeared in the online magazine Fast Company.

When she founded Ravenyard Group in April of 2019, Meredith Parfet was already a successful impact investment fund manager with Denali Venture Philanthropy. She continues to serve as Denali Venture’s president, working with socially conscious entrepreneurs across a broad spectrum of industries. Ms. Parfet has led Denali Venture for the past 7 years with a dual focus on financial entrepreneurial success and sustainable global improvements in areas that range from health care access to environmental protection.