Madeleine Rush

With her extensive background in media relations and strategic communications, Maddie expertly reaches clients’ key stakeholders through powerful strategic messaging. She has a strong track record of getting positive attention for our clients, regularly booking television and radio appearances and securing print and magazine stories. Maddie is an expert at coordinating with publicists and talent agents for high-profile events, balancing the interests of all parties.

Maddie’s sound judgment and commitment to client satisfaction are seen throughout her work, including Goff Public’s education, nonprofit and hospitality clients. She also has extensive experience working with Native American tribes and organizations on media relations and communications campaigns. Her messaging expertise and level head have also helped many of our clients manage crises and emerging issues, and she turns leaders into savvy spokespeople as one of our media trainers. As part of Goff’s commitment to using our expertise for the greater good, Maddie leads our pro bono and internship programs.

With her roots in the nonprofit sector, Maddie started her career managing communications for school districts in Minnesota. She previously worked for one of the largest school districts in the state – constructing communications campaigns, supporting crisis communications responses and coordinating media relations.

When they can nab a babysitter, Maddie and her husband love to check out the latest restaurant openings, so she always has the inside scoop on must-try dishes and drinks. A Saint Paul resident, she also loves traveling and adventuring across the Twin Cities with her two young kids.

Joined Goff Public: 2016
Alma Mater: University of Minnesota’s Hubbard School of Journalism