Born and raised in Washington, Madelyn joins MVCC after a decade dedicated to place-based living and learning in both the Methow and Skagit Valleys. With a background primarily in farming and food systems, she also has experience with climate resiliency work, wildlife advocacy, and sustainable economies. Madelyn is passionate about the intersections of land-use issues, climate change, environmental stewardship and environmental justice, and is thrilled at the opportunity to dive deep into their complexities in a place like Okanogan County. She is deeply grateful to call this region her home, and looks forward to continued relationship building as MVCC grows its wildlife and public lands program.