Madison McShane

Bio:

Madison McShane brings over 12 years of experience in higher education with a focus on academic advising and international education. In her role, Madison leads strategic planning, customized program development, partnership management, and financial operations to advance FAU’s global engagement efforts.

As the University’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program Advisor (FPA), Madison plays a pivotal role in mentoring and guiding applicants through one of the most prestigious international scholarship programs in the world. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers opportunities for recent graduates, graduate students, and young professionals to conduct research, pursue graduate study, or teach English abroad. Madison provides one-on-one advising, hosts workshops, and helps candidates strengthen their applications to align with Fulbright’s mission of promoting mutual understanding between nations.

A proud two-time alum of FAU, Madison holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and a Master’s degree in Education. Her own transformative experience studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain as an undergraduate student continues to inspire her work in creating impactful international opportunities for students.

In addition to her professional experience in international education, Madison has traveled extensively for both business and personal enrichment. Her journeys have taken her across Europe, including numerous visits related to international partnership development, as well as personal travel throughout the continent. She has also explored Canada, the Caribbean, and various regions of North America. These global experiences continue to fuel her passion for global connections and her commitment to empowering students to become thoughtful, engaged global leaders.