Maddison Buschur

Maddison grew up on a dairy farm in a small town in Ohio. After a year of serving as Ohio FFA State President, she pursued her undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work and minors in International Relations & Diplomacy, Creative Writing, and Nonprofit Studies. As a social worker, Maddison has held multiple roles within domestic and refugee therapeutic foster care, as well as worked in suicide prevention and mental health awarenes. Upon graduating, she plans to focus her career on the research and development of best practices in child welfare and family preservation globally. As a Global Activities Program Scholar, Maddison hopes to grow her preparedness to work with communities and governments in an international context, with a special interest in Eastern European and Central African countries. In her free time, Maddison likes to paint abstract art, perform improvisational comedy, and practice her cooking skills.