'M a d d y i s r e l e n t l e s s .
And it’s always been that way. The seed was planted by her father who cultivated a multi-million dollar financial planning business from the ground up and nurtured by her mother - a lioness who shined a loving light on the family every day. It grew organically in her like wildflowers because that’s just her nature.
When her family got the news of her sister’s diagnosis, Maddy set her intention on the Miss Minnesota pageant knowing it was the best platform a young woman could have to make an impact. After winning, she gave 287 talks that year and became National Spokesperson for Children’s Cancer research.
She then set her sights on the industry she grew up in and quickly ascended to become the Vice President of Capital Consulting Group. Countless female business awards and memorable keynote addresses later, she decided it was time to invest her energy in an endeavor that more closely involved her children. So, the former gymnast and national cheerleading champion took on an underperforming children’s fitness franchise with the goal of selling it in 5 years. “Miss Maddy” quickly became a staple in the community, returned the franchise to profitability, and added a certified preschool.
Maddy loved the neuroscience industry as a participant, wholeheartedly believes in the work we are doing, and sees the opportunity to drive action and change. She embodies that rare balance of the ability to be your close friend and simultaneously hold you fully accountable. She grounds us in the present while driving toward a more efficient and prosperous future.
In addition to spending time with her three kids, Maddy is taking classes in Neuroscience and Leadership at Harvard. She also makes time to do a lot of impactful volunteer work that she never talks about. So we won’t either. We’ll just acknowledge how grateful we are to have such a humble highflier running the show.
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