Leadership and Education
Madelyn is a 2025 Summa Cum Laude graduate from West Chester University with dual B.S. degrees in International Business and Supply Chain Management. Her time at WCU was marked by inspiring leadership, academic excellence, and deep community involvement.
She served as President and Vice President of the WCU Irish Dance Team, leading the team to a Top 10 finish at the Collegiate National Irish Dance Championships. During her sophomore year, she was crowned Miss West Chester University, stepping into a role that combined academic leadership with community engagement.
In her junior year, Madelyn began competing in Case Study Competitions, where she discovered her strengths in team leadership and persuasive strategy. She assembled the only all-women team, which she led to multiple first place finishes across the School of Business. She also earned the Best Public Speaking Award, solidifying her love for public presentation and business communication. Now a seasoned competitor, Madelyn actively mentors new students and helps them build confidence as future leaders.
One of her proudest honors came when she was asked to serve as the Student Commencement Speaker at her graduation. Reflecting on a college career that included two majors, three leadership roles, a part-time job, and her service as a titleholder, Madelyn knows this is just the beginning.
Women in Business Journey
The first Wednesday night of her freshman year, Madelyn's neighbor knocked on her dorm door and asked her to join her at a Women in Business meeting. She walked into a classroom with just 15 students and a pizza box. With thousands of women on her college campus, she immediately saw the potential to expand the club’s outreach. By the end of that year, Madelyn joined the Executive Board and became the Events Coordinator, as a freshman!
That year, Madelyn took the initiative and created the first Women in Business Networking Fair, a judgment-free space for the club's members to secure internships that became a staple of the organization. Throughout her time as Events Coordinator, coordinated club sponsors, invited corporate speakers, and played an instrumental role in developing the Women’s Mentorship Program.
Over the next two years, Madelyn served as the club’s Vice President, working tirelessly to grow membership to over 160 members. Under her leadership, the club was recognized as one of the most improved and innovative organizations on campus.
In 2025, Women in Business was named Organization of the Year at West Chester University, which has over 450 organizations campus wide.
Being part of Women in Business helped Madelyn grow as a leader and reinforced her passion for empowering women in business. She is proud to have been part of such a vibrant and ambitious community of women, and she will carry the lessons and connections she gained through her time with Women in Business throughout her career.
