Journalism
Original reporting, broadcast production and multimedia storytelling.
Journalist · Strategist · Community Builder
Madelaine
Braggs
Stories with substance.
Strategy with style.
Phoenix, Arizona · Est. 2014
The portfolio
A journalist’s eye.
A strategist’s instinct.
A builder’s heart.
Madelaine Braggs is an award-winning journalist, Chief Digital Officer, PR and marketing professional, event planner and community builder shaping conversations and experiences across Arizona.
Meet Madelaine
National recognition · 2026
One of the nation’s
Top Women CDOs.
The feature
Digital leadership rooted in storytelling.
Madelaine was named among the Top 25 Women Chief Digital Officers of 2026, recognizing her leadership at the intersection of editorial storytelling, audience growth and digital innovation.
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The latest edition.
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Professional Recognition · 2026
Madelaine Braggs named a Top Woman Chief Digital Officer of 2026
National recognition for digital leadership, storytelling and organization-wide strategy.
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Podcast · Arts & Culture · 2023
Valley Metro’s Storylines: Take a ride on Artsline with Madelaine Braggs
A conversation about public art, Phoenix Art Museum and the creative connections found along Valley Metro’s light rail system.
03
Economic Development · 2026
Five key takeaways from Phoenix Global Forum discussion on mining, copper and Arizona’s future
Arizona leaders examine copper’s role in AI, electrification, infrastructure and national security.
04
Mining & Technology · 2026
Arizona’s Copper Crossroads: The future of America’s industrial supply chain
A reported look at permitting, community trust and the strategic importance of domestic mineral production.
Editorial departments
One career.
Many ways to tell a story.
PR & Marketing
Digital strategy, media relations, executive visibility and audience growth.
Events & Community
Experiences that turn professional networks into meaningful communities.
Brand Partnerships
UGC and destination storytelling for distinctive Arizona brands.
Arizona Outdoors
Desert trails, lake days and a lifelong fascination with the Southwest.
Arts & Culture
Museum encounters, historic art and the stories worth lingering over.
Featured conversation · Chicanos Por La Causa
“I feel as though I too am a bridge between communities and resources.”
A conversation about multicultural identity, the power of journalism, Latina representation and creating pathways for the next generation.
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GET Phoenix · Leadership progression
From Board Member of the Year to Vice President.
Recognized as GET Phoenix’s 2025 Board Member of the Year while serving as Secretary and Membership Chair, Madelaine went on to become Vice President—continuing her commitment to strengthening Arizona’s young professional community.
Beyond the byline
Arizona hiker.
Art museum fanatic.
Forever curious.
Madelaine is an editorial-minded content creator with a polished, artful style—blending lifestyle, dining, Arizona adventure, culture and professional storytelling into work that feels both elevated and personal.
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