Who We Are
"The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have"
- Vince Lombardi
Our Founders
Meg Hawking (Co-Founder/Director)
Eric Provow (Co-Founder/Treasurer)
Meg Hawkins- Co-Founder/Director
Meg Hawkins is the president and co-founder of Making Everything Good (MEG) and a dedicated public servant with over 20 years of experience as a Virginia police officer. Committed to helping others, she has devoted her career to law enforcement and advocacy, with a strong focus on mental health awareness for first responders, veterans, their spouses, and survivors of abuse and crime victims.
From the beginning of her career, Meg has maintained a deep connection to honoring fallen officers and supporting their families—both blood and blue. Her passion for giving back led her to volunteer and raise funds for nationally recognized nonprofits, including the Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP) and Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS) collectively raising over $350,000.
In 2017, after nearly losing her husband, Eric, to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Meg’s philanthropic mission took on a new direction. She now dedicates her efforts to advocating for first responders, veterans, and their families, while continuing to make a meaningful impact in the local community.
Eric Provow- Co-Founder/Treasurer
Eric is a retired combat veteran with 20 years of military service split between the Marine Corps and Air Force. As a Marine, he was assigned to Reconnaissance and Force Reconnaissance units. In the Air Force, Eric was a Combat Controller assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command. He then went onto serve with the premier units within the Joint Special Operations Command. During his military career Eric was deployed on numerous contingency operations and did several combat tours to Afghanistan and Iraq.
Eric endured over a decade of undiagnosed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) stemming from his military service. In 2017, he faced his toughest battle but emerged stronger, now sharing his journey to remind others that it’s “okay to not be okay” and to seek help when needed.
Following his military career, Eric dedicated 17 years as a Firefighter/Paramedic in Northern Virginia. In 2018, alongside his wife, he co-founded Making Everything Good, driven by a mission to support his brothers and sisters in service and the community.
Our Board
Shawna Wood
Secretary
Shawna’s passion for helping others began during her time as a Deputy Sheriff. After retiring from law enforcement, her dedication to supporting First Responders and those in need only grew, making Making Everything Good (MEG) the perfect fit.
She initially joined MEG as a volunteer and has proudly served as a board member since 2022. Having experienced firsthand the importance of support during difficult times, Shawna deeply understands the impact of MEG.‘s mission. She wholeheartedly believes in the organization’s purpose and remains committed to ensuring help is available to those who need it most.
Jonathan Hickory
Board Member
Jonathan Hickory is a dedicated police sergeant in Virginia with over 20 years of service. He is the author of Break Every Chain, an award-winning book and film that chronicles his journey through mental illness, alcoholism, addiction, and redemption.
Throughout his career, Jonathan spent seven years reconstructing fatal vehicle crashes and three years as a motorcycle officer. He now proudly serves on his department’s Peer Support Team, offering guidance and encouragement to fellow officers. Committed to mental wellness in law enforcement, he developed and teaches a DCJS-approved Resilience and Suicide Prevention course at the police academy, sharing his story with new recruits to promote long-term resilience.
Jonathan has been married to his wife, Stacy, since 2004, and together they cherish their three children.
Angela Bryant
Board Member
Angela Bryant has more than 25 years of experience helping organizations communicate clearly, stay organized, and get practical results from their marketing efforts. As the founder of Nest-Egg Digital, she has worked with businesses of all sizes to build simple systems that turn limited time and resources into steady growth, with a background in technology and hands-on leadership that keeps projects focused and moving forward.
This experience aligns closely with the needs of Making Everything Good. As a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit serving first responders, veterans, military families, and survivors in the local community, MEG depends on clear communication and strong community support. Angela’s ability to simplify outreach and strengthen visibility will help the organization connect with more supporters and expand the impact of its mission.
Our Mission
To assist and support the needs of individuals, families and organizations associated with public safety, military, veterans, and the local community.
Our Partners
