Meet the Team
Meagan Deppe
Founder, CEO
Meagan founded Kilos for Kofkin in 2016 with a single locally hosted powerlifting competition and went on to formally establish the organization as a nonprofit in 2020. Under her leadership, K4K has expanded its event portfolio year after year, evolving into a dynamic platform that blends athletic performance with mental health advocacy. As CEO, she leads the organization’s strategic partnerships, event development, and research initiatives.
She holds a BSBA in Entrepreneurship and Economics from High Point University and currently works in Finance for a leading cybersecurity and technology company in Florida.
Outside of her professional work, Meagan maintains an active lifestyle through weightlifting, triathlon, and hiking. Her recent accomplishments include completing her first full marathon and a 70.3 Ironman.
Driven by a commitment to reducing stigma around mental health, she continues to advance research and awareness on the powerful role exercise plays in supporting mental well‑being.
Jordan Daugherty
Co-Founder, COO
Jordan is a founding member of the Kilos for Kofkin team, serving as the organization’s Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Her focus is on the development of operations strategy and ensuring alignment between day-to-day activities and K4K’s overarching mission and vision.
Jordan holds a Master of Business Administration from the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business, Nova Southeastern University and works in the Leader and Professional Development space with a global organizational consulting firm, currently operating out of Chicago, IL.
In her spare time, Jordan stays active riding horses, dabbling in yoga, and is learning the ropes of weightlifting. She is passionate about breaking the stigmas surrounding mental health and firmly believes in a wholistic approach to health and wellness with both mind and body as core components.
