Madison's background is at the intersection of cyber, emerging technology, and national security. She previously conducted cyber and AI research at the Wilson Center's Science and Technology Innovation Program, where she also served as a Program Coordinator for the Tech Labs initiative, working to bridge the gap between policymakers and the technical community. Prior to joining the Wilson Center, Madison graduated with a Master of Arts in Strategy, Cybersecurity, and Intelligence from Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of Western Ontario (UWO). Madison has experience working across the public and private sector in Canada and the United States, previously working at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Departmental Security and Intelligence Services, the Emerging Technology Institute (an NDIA affiliate), Blackwatch International Corporation, and Kirsch Group.
The dynamics of the international order are evolving, with rising levels of Great Power competition and aggressorsincreasingly challenging NATO’s defences. These changes are making it increasingly important that the Canadian government prioritizes building up domestic defence capabilities to prove itself as a reliable NATO ally and contributor to collective security. In June 2025, NATO allies renewed their Read More…