PEC

Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson

Media Strategist
[email protected]
540-347-2334 x7029

Born and raised in New York, Meredith started her career at Time, Inc before leaving for South Africa, where she worked as an agricultural and general finance reporter for the national business newspaper, Business Day. True to her lifelong passion for conservation, Meredith soon began publishing feature stories about the intersection of business and the environment and, over the years, has become known for her in-depth knowledge of and reporting on issues associated with conservation, sustainable development and climate change. An award-winning journalist, Meredith’s work has been published in the Financial Times, The Telegraph, VOGUE, Fauquier Times, and Rappahannock News, among others; she has written for both documentary and feature films.

In her capacity as communications strategist, Meredith has consulted to various entities, from private sector companies and development finance institutions to non-profits and media companies, and has served as an Executive Director and non-Executive Board Member to various organizations focused on conservation and the environment.  

Meredith holds a B.A. in political science from Columbia University and a graduate diploma in Modern Art Studies from the University of Cambridge. She is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, serves on the advisory board of Big Life Foundation, and is a Trustee of ERuDeF Cameroon (Environmental & Rural Development Foundation).

General Assembly Update – Spring 2025

General Assembly Update – Spring 2025

Every day, Piedmont Environmental Council staff engage at the local, state and federal level to shape public policy with an eye toward protecting natural resources and advancing sustainability. These efforts include the annual Virginia General Assembly, which convened on Jan. 8 for a short session during which legislators introduced and considered over 2,000 pieces of legislation.

On the Ground Updates – March 2025

On the Ground Updates – March 2025

A series of short updates from around the PEC region – Albemarle & Charlottesville, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Loudoun, Madison, Orange & Rappahannock

2024 Highlights: By the Numbers

2024 Highlights: By the Numbers

PEC’s dedicated staff work relentlessly to advance land conservation, sound land use planning, the protection of natural resources and better climate and energy policy.

General Assembly Snapshot: 2025

General Assembly Snapshot: 2025

The General Assembly convenes on Jan. 8 for a planned “short session” that runs through Feb. 22. PEC has co-authored several white papers that form the framework of the Virginia Conservation Network’s legislative priorities.

On The Ground Updates – December 2024

On The Ground Updates – December 2024

A series of short updates from around the PEC region – Albemarle & Charlottesville, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Loudoun, Madison, Orange & Rappahannock.