Madison Esposito (Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California) Third Year Medical Student

Madison Esposito, a citizen of the Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California, is a dedicated third-year medical student at the University of Minnesota. Having completed an MPH at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Madison co-founded the non-profit Redbud Resource Group, aiming to enhance public health outcomes for Native American communities through education, research, and community partnerships. Currently engaged in a pathology fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Madison explores various pathology subspecialties, envisioning a future as a pathologist to advance Native wellness. With a passion for justice, Madison aspires to become a forensic pathologist, aiding tribal communities in seeking justice for murdered and missing Indigenous peoples. In her leisure time, Madison enjoys gaming, computer building, beading, hosting D&D games, and participating in Magic: The Gathering tournaments.

“Collaboration is at the center of any person's success. Medical School has been challenging for me as I am living alone and completely isolated for any of my family including my husband who lives in another state. It has been hard to find the resources and time to see my family while also trying to keep up with classes and my work in Redbud Resource Group and now the Culturally Sensitive Death Investigation working group. The opportunities presented in We Are Healers will help me carry the weight of all I must do to complete medical school and uphold my community obligations while still having time to be with my family and take care of myself.”