Maddie FitzGerald serves as a Research Analyst for McAllister & Quinn, supporting clients in the firm’s Research University Practice, Higher Education Practice, and Healthcare Practice. In this role, Maddie conducts in-depth policy and legislative analysis, tracks federal funding opportunities, and develops strategic research products tailored to client priorities. Her work includes synthesizing complex federal proposals into actionable insights, drafting high-impact memos and advocacy materials, and identifying funding opportunities aligned with institutional strengths. Maddie brings analytical rigor and strategic framing to help clients navigate regulatory or legislative change, engage policymakers, and secure federal support for mission-driven work.
Before joining McAllister & Quinn, Maddie was a Teach for America 2020 Corps Member in Nashville, Tennessee. During her time in Nashville, she taught for four years as a 2nd and 5th-grade teacher, completed her Master of Arts in Teaching, and served as Instructional and Grade Level, where she developed and coached a team of 5th-grade teachers to implement data-driven instruction.