Madeleine is a doctoral candidate passionate about translating science into practical solutions to advocate for people and the planet. Her research has spanned a wide range of critical topics, including climate change solutions and marine conservation, with a focus on kelp forest restoration and kelp aquaculture.
While pursuing her master’s degree at Columbia University, Madeleine conducted research for the New York Attorney General’s Environmental Protection Bureau. Additionally, she worked as a graduate student researcher for the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School.
Adding to her diverse experience, Madeleine served as a project manager at Brooklyn Grange, where she contributed to the development of multi-acre rooftop farms around New York City. She has also worked at UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, advocating for girls’ STEM education and women in science. Additionally, she developed curricula on environmental conservation and gardening as an environmental educator at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Madeleine’s writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times and in Climate Currents, the publication of UCLA’s Center for Diverse Leadership in Science. In 2021, Madeleine hiked the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail, stretching from Georgia to Maine.