Maddie is currently a junior at Michigan State University pursuing a degree in journalism and philosophy of law. As a freshman at MSU Maddie began writing for The Big Green online campus magazine and was promoted to the State Side section editor sophomore year. In March 2012, she got her first internship at The College Helper website as a blogging intern where she currently works along with being a rookie intern reporter at HOM TV. Aside from reporting, Maddie enjoys watching and playing sports.