Alexis Madson

• University of Wisconsin – MPA
• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee – BA, Communication

Bio

Alexis Madson, MPA (she/her/hers) is a research specialist for Dr. KJ Hansmann’s Driving Decisions Lab in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health.

Prior to joining the department, Madson completed her master of public affairs degree with an emphasis on implementation science and community health outcomes. During her academic career, Madson’s research focused on establishing policy interventions that increased access to quality healthcare and led a project evaluating a long-term care nursing clinical. Through her studies and work with the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, Madson found a passion for supporting older adults in navigating complex life transitions.

Outside of her professional life, Madson is an Agrace home care volunteer. When not working or volunteering, she loves playing the drums and rock climbing.

Research Interests

Madson’s research interests include designing and implementing interventions that promote aging literacy, increase access to quality healthcare, and support older adults and their caregivers through complex life transitions.

Publications and Presentations

• Bishop A, Goetz M, Karls E, Madson M, Novogoratz S. Promoting Oral Health Among Wisconsin Medicaid Members: Addressing Disparities in Dental Care Access and Utilization. La Follette School of Public Affairs Workshop Reports. May 13, 2024.
• Riforgiate SE, Madson A. “Who can I trust?”: Mental health communication, privacy management, and organizational socialization. In: Cases on Organizational Communication and Understanding Understudied Groups. IGI Global Scientific Publishing; 2022:1-25.
• Madson, A. (2022, April 1). Help seeking behaviors among students: Barriers that prevent undergraduates from getting mental health support [Paper presentation]. Central States Communication Association Annual Convention, Madison, WI, United States.
• Madson A. Help Seeking Among Students: Barriers that Prevent Undergraduates from Getting Mental Health Support. Oral Presentation Presented at: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Undergraduate Research Symposium. April 2, 2021; Virtual

Honors and Awards

• 2024 Piore Prize for Best Paper in Science and Public Policy – Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs
• 2022 Top Five Paper Award – Central States Communication Association President’s Undergraduate Honors Research Conference