As a student, Madison is well aware of the problems on her campus with the lack of cross-disciplinary collaboration, scatter of information on available makerspace resources, outdated (an not-so-innovative or hands-on) instructor mindsets, and the need for a bigger push towards creativity. As a University Innovation Fellow, she aims to bring positive change on her campus by addressing these problems and by working with her cohort to help solve them.
Madison is passionate about rock climbing and is the treasurer of Clemson's Climbing Club. She also plays violin and continues to pursue that as treasurer of Clemson's Association of Musical Performers (AMP). She is also enjoys Cookout milkshakes and longboarding.