Honor Society® member
Madison Whitaker
Nonprofit Program Director at I worked as a Program Director with Austin nonprofit, Girls Rock Austin, where we focused our work in empowering girls, trans and gender-expansive youth through music, mentorship, and self-care. Campers were guided through hands-on experience in learning instruments, forming bands, and writing songs. We also had workshops that centered around social issues, effective communication, and overall taking care of themselves emotionally, mentally and physically. I started volunteering with this organization in 2021, and earned my leadership role in 2020.
- Austin Community College
- Audio Technology and Industry-Digital Composition Audio Technology and Industry-Music Bus, Perform and Tech
- Class of 2025
- Austin, Texas
Member since January 2024
Education
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Austin Community College
Audio Tech Industry
2023 – 2025
Goals and interests
- Career goal
My intended job path is to create audio for TV and film, in addition to recording my own music. This includes scoring and foley art, as to create a submersive environment for the viewer.
- Graduate school interests
I will be receiving an industry certificate at the end of the Spring 2025 semester and returning in Fall 2025 for my Digital Composition Certification. These awards are non-transferrable.
- Outside the classroom
Singing, playing guitar and piano, creating live visual components with VHS tapes, petting my dog, playing board games with friends, supporting local musicians. I also enjoy karaoke and playing games with my friends.
Experience
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Nonprofit Program Director
I worked as a Program Director with Austin nonprofit, Girls Rock Austin, where we focused our work in empowering girls, trans and gender-expansive youth through music, mentorship, and self-care. Campers were guided through hands-on experience in learning instruments, forming bands, and writing songs. We also had workshops that centered around social issues, effective communication, and overall taking care of themselves emotionally, mentally and physically. I started volunteering with this organization in 2021, and earned my leadership role in 2020.
Mar 2020 – Mar 2023
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Musician and Music Educator
Self-employed: I have been a professional musician and educator for the past 14 years. This includes performing live, recording original material, touring, and creating lesson plans for students.
May 2011 – Jan 2025
Volunteering
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Instrument instructor, workshop leader, band coach and counselor.
Girls Rock Austin, Girls Rock Camp Houston
Jul 2011 – Jul 2019
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Spanish Intermediate
