Madison Yoder

Background

About Madison Yoder

I'm a passionate and driven development professional dedicated to making an impact on the most vulnerable and underserved youth in Ohio. Along with my passion for education, I bring a decade of experience leading successful fundraising, communications and event planning efforts to my current role at Ohio Excels. Prior to joining Ohio Excels, I served as the Communications and Grants Manager for Star House from 2019 to 2023, helping lift Central Ohio youth, ages 14-24, out of homelessness and into a community of hope. I grew and managed Star House’s extensive grant and donation portfolio while simultaneously leading all its communications efforts. In addition, I co-chaired and organized lucrative annual galas and oversaw major communications campaigns that attracted statewide and national attention, including Star House’s feature on 60 Minutes in 2021. I began my career in state-level education policy in 2014 at The Thomas B. Fordham Institute, serving as the Communications Specialist for The Ohio Standard Coalition, where I helped save and advance policies that promote educational excellence for all Ohio students. From 2017 to 2019, I served as the Communications and Policy Associate for the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, where I led many communications efforts for their national and Ohio offices. I'm a proud first-generation college graduate of Ohio University (go Bobcats!) and I hold a BA in English – Literature, Culture, & Writing and a minor in Environmental Health Sciences. I'm deeply passionate about helping survivors of human trafficking and I'm incredibly grateful to serve as a member of the Ohio Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Commission Public Awareness Subcommittee. I love making new connections and discussing how we can do more good in our community together. Let's connect!