Faculty & Staff / Alumni Story

I love Catawba College because it has introduced me to unique experiences, while allowing me to grow personally and professionally. The Development Office is my family away from home, which I am so thankful to be a part of. ”

Maddie is the Alumni and Development Communications Coordinator in the Development Office at Catawba College. Her role is to engage with alumni through social, digital, and print communications. She said, “stewardship plays a big part in making connections, as my goal is to continue learning about our alumni to celebrate and support them on their journey after Catawba.”

She attended Catawba from 2019 to 2021 and majored in Communication with a minor in Digital Media Production. She was a part of the 2021 SAC Women’s Soccer Championship Team. Maddie received the 2021 Elite 20 Award for SAC Women’s Soccer. She also received the 2020-2021 Dr. Karl E. Hales Award for Excellence in Communication. She led the Women’s Soccer Team in Goals for the 2019 season. Maddie is currently playing in her second season of professional indoor soccer for the Fayetteville Fury in the National Indoor Soccer League.

When asked why she chose to work at Catawba College, Maddie said, “I chose Catawba because the connections and support systems I made as a student encouraged me to start my professional career here. I wanted to be at Catawba, but take on the next phase of my life, so getting this opportunity was the best of both worlds.”

"I would not be the person I am today without seeing Catawba as a student, athlete, and now employee."