Maddie is from the East Coast, raised in a small town in Connecticut. She grew up next to the ocean, finding peace and clarity within the rhythms of the waves. Her adventurous spirit was truly ignited when she moved to the North Shore of Hawaii at 18. Hiking, surfing, and all kinds of outdoor exploration became an inextricable part of her life. She’s brought that with her to Utah where she loves to hike, rock climb, ski, and take any opportunity to be outdoors. She has a love of both science and art and hopes to fuse the two together in a career in environmental scientific journalism, encouraging the protection of our planet. She’s passionate about the revival of film photography and yoga as a mindset and practice!