Maddy is a Des Moines native and graduated from Grand View University with degrees in Political Science and History. She found her passion for creating change and organizing after Donald Trump spoke at her high school. She comes to One Iowa after working on several of progressive campaigns, and running organizing programs for other non-profits. When she’s not organizing she can be found making vegetarian feasts, reading horror novels, and taking photos of her cats, Frankie, Finn, and Flora.