Maddy Branham

Interim Assistant Director

Maddy Branham is the Program Manager for Marshall University's Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (iCenter).

During her time as a student, Maddy discovered her passion for helping people through design thinking. She served as an Innovation Intern for the iCenter and has also been involved with Stanford’s University Innovation Fellows (UIF) program, where she was launched as a fellow in 2022 and currently serves as a guide for other universities.

Maddy graduated from Marshall in April 2023 with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Marketing. During her undergraduate program, she was involved in many programs, including Society for Advancement of Management (SAM), American Marketing Association (AMA), Beta Gamma Sigma, and Presidential Ambassadors. Maddy is a recipient of the Outstanding Service to Marshall University award and the Academic Achievement in Marketing award.

With a strong commitment to making an impact in West Virginia, Maddy was named a Hazel Ruby McQuain scholarship recipient to help her continue her education, and she is currently pursuing a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) with an emphasis in marketing. Maddy is passionate about using her knowledge of business and design thinking to create prosperity  in the state.