Madison Sowards

Madison Sowards is a skilled community manager and founding member actively contributing to the innovation ecosystem. Currently, Madison serves as the Community Manager for Purdue Strategic Ventures, overseeing a diverse portfolio of venture-scale startups linked to Purdue University. Prior experience includes roles at MassChallenge as a Senior Community Manager and Partnership Manager, as well as serving in various capacities at Glen Raven, Elon Global Education Center, and Wray Ward. Madison holds a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications from Elon University and is involved in fostering connections among young leaders through the Foundation Group in Boston. Additional educational experiences include participation in the Semester at Sea program.