A FIGHTER FOR Plainfield

Meg Anandarangam is a first-generation Indian American, born and raised in New Jersey. The daughter of two physicians, her upbringing and professional life have been rooted in service and public health.

Holding a degree in public health from Muhlenberg College, Meg understands how to operate in systems under immense pressure. Through her work as a veterinary technician in emergency medicine and now in medical research, she has learned to make calculated decisions centered around compassion. In tandem with her activist work in crisis environments, Meg understands how policy impacts health.

Meg’s activism has focused on immigrant protections and political education. As Co-chair of Union County DSA, her community-centered mutual aid and harm reduction work has aimed to help communities feel empowered.

With both parents working in the medical field, Meg has been exposed to public service and public health her entire life. As the daughter of immigrants, she remains deeply connected to the needs of marginalized communities.

Meg isn’t all business. She is also a notary public who enjoys gaming, cooking, fly fishing in Greenbrook Park, and can often be found riding — or carrying — her skateboard.

Meg strives to keep Plainfield welcoming to all immigrants, as it welcomed her, and looks forward to supporting working families through continued grassroots organizing to build a healthier, happier Plainfield.