Meet Madisen
How long have you worked at Positive Alternatives?
2026.
Where are you from?
Eau Claire, WI.
What drew you to working in this field?
I always knew that I wanted to go into a field where I could help people and make a difference. Through my own journey of self discovery and overcoming personal and family hardships I discovered that I wanted to help others discover themselves and be the best version they can be.
What is your educational background?
Bachelor's in Psychology from UW-Stout.
What is your favorite thing about working with youth and families?
I love how unique everyone is and having the opportunity to make deep connections with people. I look forward to getting to discover new interests and hobbies throughout meeting new people.
Madisen’s Specialties
Housing and Food Support | Scheduling | Crisis & De-escalation | Anxiety/Social Anxiety | Emotion Regulation | Yoga | Body-Positivity | Autism Spectrum Support
Trauma Recovery | Childhood & Generational Trauma | Learning New Interests and Hobbies | Relationship Building | Decision Making | Problem Solving | Organization & Time Management | Goal-Setting
Interests & Passions
I love to read, listen to music, go for walks, hang out with my cats and play my Nintendo Switch when I have time. I am also trying to get into running.
What’s On My Plate
Mashed potatoes.
Ideal Movie Night
My favorite movie is Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, but my runner ups are A Star is Born and The Incredibles.
Playlist Picks
I love all kinds of music, with my favorite genres being Rock and Alternative. My current favorites are Riding With My Girls by Die Spitz and Headed North by Noah Kahan.
Furry Friends
I have two cats that I adore, Ash and Finnley. You would never guess it, but they were in the same litter! Ash is the big fluffy boy cat and Finnley is the tuxedo girl cat. I am also getting a male retail boa in the next couple of weeks that I am naming Mars.
