Madison Madden

Madison Madden's work experience includes serving as the Austin Market Manager at Ridwell since 2022. Prior to this, Madison was the Founder of LIVEWISE, where they helped individuals and communities address health and climate crises through Ayurvedic Medicine, Mindfulness, Health Education, and Sustainability Initiatives.

In 2019, Madison served as the Chair of the Professional Membership Subcommittee at the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, where they led the subcommittee volunteers in enhancing the value of professional membership.

From 2021 to 2022, Madison was a Board Member of the Texas Ayurveda Professionals Association (TAPAS).

From 2013 to 2021, Madison co-founded and worked as an Ayurvedic Doctor at Pacific Coast Ayurveda, overseeing operations and volunteers at two locations.

From 2012 to 2014, Madison served as the Regional Outreach Director at CODA Automotive, Inc., managing events and partnerships for an electric vehicle company.

In 2010 and 2011, Madison worked as a Professional Dancer, Choreographer, and Outreach Assistant at Donna Sternberg and Dancers.

Madison Madden completed their high school education at Roy J. Wasson High School, receiving a High School Diploma in 2006. Madison then attended Colorado College from 2006 to 2010, earning a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts with a field of study in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. Madison graduated Magna Cum Laude.

In 2012, Madison enrolled in the Kerala Ayurveda Academy and completed a program to become an Ayurvedic Practitioner, specializing in Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda.

Madison has also obtained several certifications throughout their education and career. In 2014, they became a Certified Massage Practitioner through the California Massage Therapy Council. In 2015, they obtained certifications as a Birth Doula through Bini Birth and as a Kundalini Yoga Instructor through the Kundalini Research Institute. In 2017, they became an Ayurvedic Doctor certified by the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. Most recently, in 2021, they became a Climate Reality Leader through The Climate Reality Project.