Madelyn Adams (she/her) is SWHR’s Public Policy and Advocacy Manager. Adams’ passion for gender equity and health justice informs her work with SWHR, where she is responsible for tracking legislative bills and regulatory policies, developing policy communications, and educating policymakers about SWHR’s policy activities.
Before joining SWHR, Adams analyzed mental health policies and trends through an equity-based lens at Vibrant Emotional Health, a national mental health non-profit. She also contributed to the New York City Fire Department’s (FDNY) government affairs team, where she assessed legislation’s impact on fire and emergency response and managed relationships with elected officials. She has also worked with non-profits like Pregnancy Justice, the Center for Reproductive Rights, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City.
Adams graduated summa cum laude in 2019 from CUNY Hunter College with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Human Rights. She is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Health Policy at American University.
Originally from a small town just outside of Ocean City, New Jersey, Adams now resides in Washington DC. In her free time, In her free time, she enjoys working out at the gym, watching reality television at home, or taking long walks in the nation’s capital. Adams is driven by her affinity for reproductive justice and championing policies that best serve women, children, and families.
