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About me
Director of Donor Communications at America First Policy Institute
Education

Liberty University
-Master of Arts - MA Strategic Communication and Digital Content
Calvary Christian Academy
-High School Diploma Musical TheatreActivities and Societies: International Thespian Society President of Troupe 6817, International Thespian Society Theatre Manager of Troupe 6817 Musical Theatre Endorsement, South Florida Film Festival, Teacher's Assistant, Student Director

Samford University
-Bachelor's degree Public Relations, Broadcast Journalism and Communications,Activities and Societies: Zeta Tau Alpha
Experience

Samford University
Aug 2016 - May 2018Samford News Network is a course for Broadcasting Majors. We produced a weekly news broadcast. Sports Reporter for The Samford Crimson
News Anchor
Aug 2016 - May 2018Sports Reporter
Aug 2016 - May 2018

Florida State University
Jul 2017 - Dec 2018Social Media MarketingManaged social media platforms and press inquiries for Coach Bowden.

104.7 Heart FM | The Rick and Bubba Show
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019Digital ProductionHandled video media recording, editing, and production for WZZK-FM, reaching an average daily audience of over 3.5+ million listeners. My Rick and Bubba nickname: 'Madi in the Middle.'

Executive Office of the Governor
Apr 2019 - Sept 2019Press Office of CommunicationsAssisted Communications Director with interviews, press releases, media advisories, tweets, rapid responses, and emails for Governor and First Lady DeSantis to reach FL's 21+ million residents.

Wild Things
Jan 2020 - Jun 2020Public Relations Intern
United States Senate
Aug 2020 - Nov 2020Communications InternDeveloped crisis communications strategies, talking points, monitored media, press lists, and compiled daily press clips for digital and traditional media to reach 162K+ followers across Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

@SenateGOP
Nov 2020 - Mar 2022Production AssistantCreated content and helped to facilitate news to 1.4+ million followers.Worked closely with each Senator to equip members with effective communications resources, including recording, editing, and producing media for radio hits, podcasts, TV interviews, social platforms, and graphic design.Managed photography for SRC by capturing portraits of Senate Majority and Minority Leaders, Leadership, President Biden, and all 50 Republican members, and live-streamed weekly press conferences on @SENATEGOP. Show less

Battleground Strategies
Mar 2022 - Sept 2022Director of AccountsDeveloped critical graphic design elements, e-newsletters, press releases, media advisories, speechwriting, press kits, talking points, daily news briefings, debate prep, rapid responses, website copy, op-eds, and grassroots efforts.Led the firm’s overall digital strategy and managed seven client accounts across multimedia platforms, including a $14.6+ million U.S. Senate campaign.Communicated with clients and over 250+ news outlets to book and manage incoming interview requests to maximize earned media. Recorded and edited photography, videography, gifs, radio interviews, podcasts, and TV hits in Adobe Creative Suite.Successfully advanced each client into the 2022 GA General Elections for U.S. Senate, U.S. House GA-10, U.S. House GA-02, Lt. Governor, and Agriculture Commissioner seats, despite being outspent 11-1 by an opponent. Show less

United States Senate
Sept 2022 - Jan 2024Digital DirectorServed as Digital Director for United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), where I translated his voice and policy priorities into compelling digital content.

Conservative Partnership Institute
Dec 2023 - Nov 2024Veritas FellowThe “Veritas Fellowship” is geared towards conservative communications professionals.

America First Policy Institute
Feb 2024 - nowDirector of Donor Communications
Licenses & Certifications
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Advanced Social Media Strategy Training and Certification
HubSpot AcademyApr 2020
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Madison Leonard, MASamford University Dean's List Samford University May 2020
- Awarded to Madison Leonard, MAMusical Theatre Performing Arts Scholarship Samford School of Arts Aug 2016
- Awarded to Madison Leonard, MASamford University Dean's leadership Scholarship - Aug 2016
- Awarded to Madison Leonard, MABest Film of 2016 South Florida Film Festival May 2016 I was award by South Florida Rapper Vanilla Ice and movie, TV star, former FSU athlete, Burt Reynolds for Best Film in the 2016 South Florida Film Festival
- Awarded to Madison Leonard, MABest Actress in Featured Film Scholarship South Florida Film Festival May 2015 I was award as the Best Actress at the South Florida Film Festival 2015, this award was presented by South Florida Rapper Vanilla Ice and movie, TV star, former FSU athlete, Burt Reynolds.
- Awarded to Madison Leonard, MAPalm Beach Film Festival Scholarship - May 2015
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Staff
Issued by Samford University on Apr 2016
Associated with Madison Leonard, MAVolunteer Staff
Issued by Samford University on Apr 2016
Associated with Madison Leonard, MAVolunteer
Issued by Breast Cancer Now on Sept 2016
Associated with Madison Leonard, MAStudent Volunteer
Issued by Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity on Aug 2016
Associated with Madison Leonard, MASummer Camp Counselor
Issued by First Baptist Church of Pompano Beach on May 2016
Associated with Madison Leonard, MASummer Camp Counselor
Issued by Next Stop Broadway on May 2012
Associated with Madison Leonard, MAStudent Mentor
Issued by Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale on Aug 2015
Associated with Madison Leonard, MA
Languages
- heHebrew
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