Director of Development
Madalyn Messer-Brooks
312-427-0176
madalyn.messerbrooks@urbandebate.org
Madalyn Messer-Brooks has served as Director of Development since 2019. She is a seasoned development generalist with expertise in foundations, grants, corporate relations, national sponsorships, annual funds, signature events, and board relations. Before joining NAUDL, Madalyn served as the Business Development Manager for the Section of Litigation at the American Bar Association (ABA). In that role, she oversaw all non-dues revenue streams for the largest section of the association. She began her career at CommunityHealth — one of the largest volunteer-based health centers in the nation –- and also previously held the role of Development Manager at Action for Healthy Kids. Not a debater herself, Madalyn has enjoyed becoming a steward and advocate for the impact, opportunities and incredible students of the Urban Debate Network.
She has a B.A. in Communications from Loyola University Chicago.