Madison joined the American Occupational Therapy Foundation in the Summer of 2025. As the Communications Coordinator, Madison assists in developing engaging content and strategies to promote AOTF's core mission of advancing evidence-based occupational therapy research across all methods of communications.

Previously, Madison was the Communications Associate at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, an international affairs advocacy nonprofit. There, she utilized social media and digital communications to amplify events, grow the organization's audience, and tell the story of why investing in diplomacy is critical to Americans. 

Madison graduated cum laude from the George Washington University in 2022 with a B.A. in International Affairs. Originally from Boston, Madison has been proud to call the DMV home for the past 7 years. In her free time, she enjoys fundraising and volunteering for causes she cares about, particularly suicide prevention and mental health awareness.

Candy Cooley joined AOTF in 2025 as the Executive Assistant. Candy provides administrative support to the Executive Office and serves as the primary point of contact for the Board of Trustees, as well as for strategic planning activities and several standing committees. Candy also supports the Foundation’s Awards & Recognition Program, volunteer development, and nominations processes, and assists with the coordination of the Planning Grant Collective, Engage Summit Conference, and Annual Conference.

Before joining AOTF, Candy held executive administrative assistant and program specialist roles at the National Institute of Health, where she focused on improving operational systems, supporting leadership teams, and fostering mission-driven collaborations.

Candy attend Rochester Institute of Technology followed by UMGC for her BBA- Bachelor of Business Administration. Outside the office, you will often find me exploring different restaurants & foods, indulging in culinary adventures, I love spending time in the mountains as well as at the beach. My most precious moments are spent with my daughter and my family.