Maddi officially joined the FIRST team in 2021 after working with FIRST for a year through the Americorp VISTA program. She is a WNC native and graduated from Western Carolina University with an interdisciplinary studies degree in community education and communication. Maddi is grateful to be part of an organization with the vision, expertise, and with as many passionate team members as FIRST has. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, and visiting new places.