Madison grew up in Northern California in Nicolaus. Though she was surrounded by rice fields and almond orchards, most of her agricultural experience came from being the fifth generation on a hereford cattle operation in Vinton, California. After high school, Madison attended Texas A&M University where she earned a B.S. in Agricultural Communications and Journalism and a certificate in Professional Event Management. During her time in college, Madison was involved in various organizations, including Sigma Alpha, a professional agricultural sorority, and Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow. She also interned for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, as well as other agricultural organizations like the Rice Growers Association of California and Ag Association Management Services, Inc. Madison has a passion for agriculture and is excited to be involved in the conservation efforts being achieved at the Rangeland Trust.