About Maddie

​Check out my resume (PDF) and media mentions below.
I strive to create effective communications campaigns that emphasize key messaging, maximize use of visuals, showcase and reach diverse audiences, and embody an organization's mission and visual/written brand.
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Here's a bit about my journey so far:

CURRENT WORK

In March 2020, I joined the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), a scientific research foundation in the Washington, D.C. metro area. As a member of the Office of Communications, I partner with internal stakeholders to create powerful and inclusive digital content that maximizes the Institute's philanthropic impact and increases coverage and understanding of science in journalism and society

EDUCATION

The University of Iowa

MASTER OF ARTS, 2020 | 3.97 GPA
Strategic Communication

BACHELOR OF ARTS, 2016 | 4.02 GPA
Journalism & Mass Communication, with Honors
Gender, Women's & Sexuality Studies, with Honors
Certificate: Fundraising and Philanthropy Communication
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Master of Arts Graduation, Tidal Basin, Washington, D.C.
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University of Iowa Campus Recreation & Wellness Center, Iowa City, Iowa

EDUCATION

Honors & Awards

​Graduate with Highest Distinction, 2016
Phi Beta Kappa, 2016
Harry S. Truman Scholarship National Finalist, 2015

NCAA DIVISION I STUDENT-ATHLETE, 2016
Women's Swimming
NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, 2016
Big Ten Distinguished Scholarship, 2013-2016
Academic All-Big Ten Conference, 2013-2016

HALL OF FAME

In November 2019, I was inducted into the Iowa High School Swimming  Hall of Fame at the Iowa Girls High School Swimming State Championship Meet.

This was one of the happiest days of my life — a true honor and outstanding way to celebrate 13 years as a competitive swimmer.

I hung up my goggles and suit in retirement in 2015, but hard work, tenacity, and time management are all skills learned in athletics that I’ve carried into my professional life. Swimming will always have a special place in my heart.
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Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA, Marshalltown, Iowa

CERTIFICATIONS

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Google Analytics Individual Qualification | June 2022
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Prosci Certified Change Practitioner | May 2022
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​PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver | December 2021
PADI Open Water Diver |  July 2021

Resume

Updated July 2022
Created by Maddie Bro