Episodes
April 27, 2022
Katie Ellet: Yooper and Clean Energy Transition Leader
Two Michiganders and a Senator walk into a hydrogen production facility…want to know how that story ends? Tune into Madam Policy to hear from Yooper Katie Ellet, Air Liquide’s President of Hydrogen Energy and Mobility, to hear about her recent...
April 18, 2022
Erin Lane: Plug Power’s Voice for a Clean Hydrogen Economy
Vice President of Public Affairs for Plug Power Erin Lane is creating history by helping the US reach its net-zero emissions goals by 2050. Plug Power is a leader of clean hydrogen and zero-emission fuel cell solutions that are both cost-effective and...
April 5, 2022
Dr. Nichole Wilson: Tackling Health Inequity and Being a Voice for Your Community
Dr. Nichole Wilson is a woman on a mission to help Hoosiers become healthier by addressing a variety of community issues including mental health, obesity, and smoking. With nearly 20 years of experience in the healthcare sector under her belt, Nichole...
March 28, 2022
U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar (D-TX-16): The Importance of Using Our Voices in Our Democracy
U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar (D-TX-16) uses her voice to promote democracy, stop injustice, and advocate for change. Join hosts Dee Martin, Caitlin Sickles, and Claire Cahoon for this special episode as they chat with trailblazer and history...
March 21, 2022
Danielle Melfi: Elevating Voices of Change and Paving the Path for Creating History for SCOTUS
“Laugh loud, be kind, and organize.” These are the words that policy advocate and organizer Danielle Melfi lives by. Having served as the Wisconsin State Director for Biden for President, the Director of Political Engagement for Tammy Baldwin...
March 14, 2022
Kara van Stralen: Keeping a Close Eye on this Amazing Woman “to Watch in Tech”!
Kara van Stralen—named one of the “top people to watch in tech” by The Hill—is definitely worth keeping an eye on! After serving for over ten years on Capitol Hill as a tech and telecommunications policy expert, Kara van Stralen hit the road,...
March 7, 2022
Alexa Cole: Marine Stewardship Trailblazer…by Land, Water, or Zoom!
“Why do you love your job?” was a question asked of Alexa Cole early in her career at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Her response? Same as it is today: because she gets to travel the world, working with amazing...
Feb. 7, 2022
Candace Buckner: Reporting Beyond the Scoreboard: Where Sports and Culture Intersect
Whether it’s the public health protocols of the ongoing pandemic, questions about gender equity, or outcry on racial and social justice issues, it is evident that what happens in sports arenas extends well beyond the scoreboard. And these...
Feb. 2, 2022
PA House Democratic Leader Rep. Joanna McClinton: Voting Rights Champion, Powerhouse Leader!
Pennsylvania House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton created history twice: as the first African American woman to be elected as the House Democratic Caucus Chair and as the first woman to be the House Democratic Leader. As Leader, she has the last...
Jan. 27, 2022
Kristin Smith: Demystifying Blockchain & Envisioning a Thriving Digital Future
Ready or not, cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies are here, and they are the hot topics among policy leaders. What’s on the policy horizon? Kristin Smith, Executive Director of the Blockchain Association, shares five policy priorities with...
Jan. 24, 2022
Rania Mankarious: A Leader in Crime Prevention & Creator of Practical, Smart Tools for Raising Kids in the Digital Age
The ever-growing scope of the world wide web has aided society’s ability to connect, while simultaneously creating a world of danger. Be it cyberbullying, sexual exploitation or internet stalking, our smartphones, laptops, and applications are...
Jan. 18, 2022
Michele Jawando: Reimaging Global Philanthropy and Changing Impossible to Possible
What happens when impossibility walks into the room? That’s the question Vice President of Omidyar Network Michelle Jawando asks daily. Tackling intractable, complex social challenges is her job, and she loves it. For as long as she can remember,...
Jan. 10, 2022
Xochitl Hinojosa: From the Lone Star State to the State of the Union, Communicating Complex Policies & Rebuilding a Party
Former Democratic National Committee spokesperson Xochitl Hinojosa helped rebuild the Democratic Party; led the communications strategy around the 2020 Democratic presidential nominating process; and was a spokesperson for the party during the General...
Jan. 4, 2022
Serena Rwejuna: Empowering Women Experiencing Homelessness and Leading with Intention
Serena Rwejuna is a leader. Whether through her service as Calvary Women’s Services Board President, her recent ascension to partnership at White & Case LLP, or her dedication to her extensive network of young women leaders, Serena leads by...
Dec. 20, 2021
Lori Mihalich-Levin: Empowering New Parents & Changing the Workplace Culture
Returning to work after having children opened Lori Mihalich-Levin’s eyes to the complexity of returning to work and the need for resources to ease that transition—for new parents and employers. Filling that void, Lori authored the bestselling...
Dec. 17, 2021
Ilhaam “Illy” Jaffer: Elevating Patient Voices, Creating Lifesaving Policies & Conquering Cancer
Ilhaam “Illy” Jaffer is a woman on a mission: to lead the fight for a world without cancer. Illy, a savvy political veteran, is powerful, fearless, and tenacious. As Director of Federal Government Relations for the American Cancer Society, Illy...
Dec. 14, 2021
Maryam Brown, the Triple Threat: Policy Trailblazer, Clean Energy Visionary, and Focused Leader
Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) delivers affordable, reliable, and clean natural gas service to nearly 22 million customers, making it the nation’s largest natural gas utility. Leading the way, is Maryam Brown, President of SoCalGas....
Dec. 6, 2021
Nicole A. Elam, Esq., Banking on Change: Championing Inclusivity and Representation in the Financial Services Industry
Ninety years ago, there were more than a hundred Black owned banks, today there are only twenty. Nicole A. Elam, Esq., President and CEO of the National Bankers Association (NBA), is dedicating her career to making the financial services community...
Nov. 22, 2021
Paula Young Shelton: Marching Towards Equality, Educating Our Youth and Writing for Change
We’re thankful for Civil Rights leaders who risked their lives in the fight for equality and those who continue the fight today. This week’s guest, Paula Young Shelton, is the author of the award-winning Child of the Civil Rights Movement and an...
Nov. 15, 2021
Jean O’Connor & Jerri Williams: Honoring FBI Agents & Recognizing Distinguished Service
FBI Special Agents put their lives on the line every day protecting our nation, and the FBI Agents Association (FBIAA) represents those Agents and honors their service. In a special episode of Madam Policy, host Dee Martin spoke to Jean O’Connor and...
Nov. 8, 2021
Kim Corbin: Making Rules, Breaking Rules & Ruling Rules
Who rules Rules? Kim Corbin, that’s who. After landing a congressional internship during college, Kim fell in love with Capitol Hill and has dedicated her professional career to creating life-changing policy. Today, from her office in the U.S....
Nov. 1, 2021
Asha Rangappa: Combatting Disinformation, Tackling Terrorism, and Empowering Women
As a former FBI Special Agent who is now a CNN Legal and National Security Analyst, Senior Lecturer at Yale University’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, attorney, and prolific writer, Asha Rangappa is a trusted and highly sought-after voice in...
Oct. 25, 2021
Carla Frisch: Tackling Climate Change, A Passion for Justice and Clean Energy
Carla Frisch is passionate about climate policy. A ten-year veteran of the Department of Energy, Carla brought this passion home when she rejoined the Department earlier this year as Acting Executive Director of the Office of Policy. Carla...
Oct. 18, 2021
Brooke Ringel: Blending Law and Policy to Navigate the World of International Trade
Brooke Ringel has mastered the art of using law, policy and data analysis to become a powerhouse in international trade law. Brooke, a partner at Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, joined hosts Dee Martin and Yasmin Nelson on Madam Policy for a deep-dive...