Madeline Palmieri is a Communications Associate for Urban Development at WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities. She manages communications and storytelling efforts for the Urban Development team, focusing on Deep Dive Cities, Data for Cool Cities, and UrbanShift initiatives.

Before joining WRI, Madeline worked in advertising as an Associate Producer, creating short- and long-form video content for nonprofit and public health clients. She also served as an Account Associate, implementing robust communication strategies, writing content for web, social, and editorial, and managing large-scale virtual and in-person events.

Madeline holds a B.A. in Journalism and Politics from New York University with minors in Digital & Graphic Design and Art History.

Madeline lives in Woodley Park with her significant other and sometimes a foster puppy.