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Madelyn K. Sever

Washington,DC

Summary

Highly motivated young professional with a passion for the intersection between policy and the environment. Critical thinker with the ability to make connections across complex issues. Strong research and writing skills. Consistently recognized for initiative and leadership ability. Self-starter who continuously looks for opportunities to grow, learn, and improve.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications & Membership Associate

ACRO
Washington, DC
06.2025 - Current
  • Assist in content development and management for the ACRO website and social media platforms.
  • Plan, organize, record, edit, upload, and monitor the rollout of ACRO Good Clinical Podcast episodes.
  • Oversee and manage outreach and contact information for ACRO's 19 member companies and 12+ committees, which represent over 410,000 employees worldwide, conduct research in every global region, and generate an estimated $98 billion in revenue.
  • Serve as the staff lead on the ACRO Sustainability Committee.

Administrative Assistant

ACRO
Washington, DC
11.2024 - 06.2025
  • Facilitated member invoicing using accounting software applications to ensure prompt payments.
  • Updated contact lists to reflect changes in employee status or contact information for 19 member companies across 12+ committees.
  • Coordinated quarterly events, managing room reservations, catering, and technical setup.
  • Conducted thorough proofreading of staff projects to eliminate errors and enhance clarity.

Undergraduate Fellow, Methane Partners Campaign

The Partnership Project
Washington, DC (Remote)
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Engaged over 80 state, regional, and federal campaign partners to coordinate and support methane reduction advocacy efforts.
  • Collected and reported campaign-wide metrics.
  • Created, edited, and distributed documents and communication-related materials.
  • Planned and facilitated virtual member meetings.

Student Research & Undergraduate Thesis

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Conducted a comparative study of Syria and Jordan in the early 2010s to identify the causal pathways between climate change and negative security outcomes, particularly armed intrastate conflict, and the human security crisis.
  • Utilized university resources to access academic materials and databases efficiently.
  • Met regularly with academic advisor to ensure progress towards educational goals.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Security & Conflict Studies

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA
12-2022

Skills

  • Event coordination
  • Podcast production
  • Copyediting
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • VoteBuilder and TargetSmart
  • Attention to detail
  • Outreach and engagement
  • Meeting facilitation

Accomplishments

  • Finalist, Best Senior in Political Science, 2022
  • Dean’s List, 2019-2022
  • Merit Scholar, 2019-2022
  • Qualifier, Pi Sigma Alpha, 2019-2022
  • Capital Athletic Conference All-Academic Team, 2019

Timeline

Communications & Membership Associate

ACRO
06.2025 - Current

Administrative Assistant

ACRO
11.2024 - 06.2025

Undergraduate Fellow, Methane Partners Campaign

The Partnership Project
06.2022 - 12.2022

Student Research & Undergraduate Thesis

University of Mary Washington
06.2022 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Security & Conflict Studies

University of Mary Washington

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