Madison DiAddezio is a fifth year student at The Pennsylvania State University where she is pursuing a degree in Architectural Engineering with a focus in Lighting Design.  She first became interested in lighting design during her freshman year of college after attending a seminar with Tony Esposito.  Since then, she has had the privilege to intern for Horton Lees Brogden Lighting Design in New York City, New York under the direction of Lee Brandt, as well as for EXP U.S. Services in Orlando, Florida under the direction of Aram Ebben. 

 

Outside of work, Madison has been a sister of Phi Sigma Rho, where she took on the role of both Parents Weekend Chair and acted on the Executive Board as the Vice President of Ritual Education.  She is also a member of the Student Society of Architectural Engineers where she had the privilege to serve as the Secondary THON Chair. 

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During this past summer, Madison was selected as runner up for the IES Howard Brandston Student Lighting Design Education Grant.

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Upon graduation, Madison will be joining EXP's lighting design group as a full time employee.  She is excited to journey into the world of lighting design and hopes to create magical illusions that generate unique experiences for others.