Milkweed Editions
Madison McLaughlin has a diverse work experience, starting with their current position as an Engagement Coordinator at Milkweed Editions. In this role, they serve as a liaison between four departments, emphasizing the interdisciplinary nature of publishing and maintaining consistent communication and support.
Prior to their current role, Madison worked at Avivo, where they were a Program Manager of Street Outreach and an Outreach Navigator. In both roles, they focused on building relationships with individuals living in encampments, particularly those who identify as Native American. They utilized harm reduction principles to connect individuals experiencing long-term homelessness to housing opportunities and collaborated with wrap-around services.
Madison also worked at Wenatchi Wear as a Direct to Garment Printer, printing culturally meaningful apparel and supporting the owner in sales and education efforts.
At the University of Portland, Madison served as a Leadership Program Assistant and a Resident Assistant, providing assistance in various programs and managing students in a foreign country.
They also gained experience as a Social Media Coordinator at Lakeland Agency, Inc., creating content and establishing a social media presence for a real estate company.
In addition, Madison worked as a Nanny for The Hansen Family, providing care to infants and toddlers and facilitating engaging daily activities.
Lastly, they worked as a Personal Support Worker at Multnomah County, where they cared for a child with special needs, creating a nurturing environment and assisting with daily tasks.
Overall, Madison McLaughlin's work experience showcases their skills in coordination, relationship-building, communication, and providing support in various settings.
Madison McLaughlin obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Communication, General from the University of Portland. Madison attended the university from 2017 to 2021. In September 2022, Madison also obtained a certification as a Salesforce Certified Associate from Salesforce.
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Milkweed Editions
Just as the common milkweed plant is the site of metamorphosis for monarch butterflies, Milkweed Editions seeks to be a site of metamorphosis in the literary ecosystem. We take risks on debut and experimental writers, we invest significant time and care in the editorial process, and we enable dynamic engagement between authors and readers. We operate as a nonprofit to pursue these ends without overbearing financial pressure. And yet, though profits aren’t our primary focus, helping our authors succeed certainly is. Just so, since our founding in 1980, we’ve published over 350 books of literary fiction, nonfiction, and poetry and now have over four million copies in circulation. We believe that literature has the potential to change the way we see the world, and that bringing new voices to essential conversations is the clearest path to ensuring a vibrant, diverse, and empowered future. Milkweed Editions is an independent publisher of literary fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Our mission is to identify, nurture, and publish transformative literature, and build an engaged community around it. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, our work is made possible by the generosity of sustaining funders and readers. Join our community of sustaining members today: milkweed.org/membership.