Madison Palmer
Palo Alto
Summary
Dynamic research consultant and journalist with a proven track record at the University of Canterbury, Mahalaya Newspaper, and Intima Magazine, adept in grant writing, solidarity journalism, and cross-cultural communication. Successfully enhanced community-based research methodologies and fostered community engagement, driving innovative initiatives that integrate multicultural Indigenous perspectives. Recognized for ethical implementation and impactful data analysis in diverse settings.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Consultant
University of Canterbury
Christchurch
01.2021 - Current
- Supports and integrates multicultural, global Indigenous perspectives through inclusive research protocols
- Analyzes and improves the ethical implementation and validity of research methodologies
Principal Investigator
UMass Amherst
Amherst
01.2020 - Current
- Assessed community needs, fosters trust with collaborators and participants, organizes methodology and interviews, and writes grants, presentations, and manuscripts
- Integrated culturally-informed ethical principles with DEI research council
Researcher
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
2025 - Current
- Analyze large sets of qualitative/quantitative data across 100 countries
- Collaborate with WHO to influence palliative care international guidelines
- Coordinate funding proposals and grant applications for advanced Global research projects
- Generate new ideas for innovative research initiatives that could be pursued
Journalist
Mahalaya Newspaper
2025 - Current
- Conducts interviews with community members and experts for feature articles regarding health, immigration, and civil rights
- Engages immigrant Filipinx communities and support local grassroots organizations
Undergraduate Researcher
The Irschick Lab, The University of Massachusetts
Amherst
09.2018 - 05.2018
- Designed, organized, and implemented sea life educational program at elementary schools using 3D printed models of animals
- 3D rendering of fur texture and applications for virtual reality technology
Journalist
Medical Scholars Grant
Phillippines
2024 - 2025
- Interviewed and reported with Filipino nurses, Indigenous communities in Buscalan, and diaspora
- Published work in Intima Narrative Medicine Magazine
- Presented at Stanford Humanities Medicine Symposium
- Nominated Best American Essays Anthology
Co-Chair
Stanford American Indigenous Medical Student Group
Stanford
2023 - 2025
- Developed partnerships with global Indigenous organizations and hosted events
- Coordinated events to promote Global Indigenous professionals
- Led discussions to enhance medical accessibility for local Indigenous communities
Freelance photographer
Consultant
Boston
2017 - 2023
- Captured high-quality images and produced concepts for various clients and events, runways, individual portraits, and groups
- Produced Boston street photography and nature collections
Public Relations Chair and Singer
UMass Amherst
2019 - 2022
- Arranged, directed, and edited a 13 Region Language Medley: navigated COVID-19 restrictions
- Lead singer in multiple languages including Hindi, Rajasthani, and Kashmiri
Education
M.D. -
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, CA01-2028
Bachelor's Degree - Individual Concentration: Biocultural Health and Medicine
The University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05.2022
Skills
- Research methodology
- Data analysis
- Grant writing
- Community engagement
- Cross-cultural communication
- Story development
- Interview strategies
- Multimedia production
- Visual element development
- Photojournalism
- Narrative Journalism
- Ethical implementation
Selected Works & Publications
- Intima Magazine, 'What Sticks'
- Intima Crossroads, 'Reaching Across Death'
- New Zealand Journal of Education Studies, Cross-cultural Approaches to Develop an Art of Living: Exploring Indigenous Māori Frameworks in Relation to Wilhelm Schmid’s Philosophy, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40841-025-00395-1
- HerMedia, 'She Persisted: Sashrika'
- 'Boston Street Photography: A Study of Salgado'
- Anastomosis Stanford Magazine, 'Sampaguita'
- Medicine and Humanities Symposium, 'Apo's three dots: finding belonging in ancient tattooing'
- Rang A Cappella, 'The Medley: 13 Regional Languages Across India'
- 'Fish In the Freezer: narrative exploration of a semantics conundrum'
- 'Exploration of Shapes & Space: nature photography'
Timeline
Research Consultant
University of Canterbury
01.2021 - Current
Principal Investigator
UMass Amherst
01.2020 - Current
Undergraduate Researcher
The Irschick Lab, The University of Massachusetts
09.2018 - 05.2018
Researcher
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
2025 - Current
Journalist
Mahalaya Newspaper
2025 - Current
Journalist
Medical Scholars Grant
2024 - 2025
Co-Chair
Stanford American Indigenous Medical Student Group
2023 - 2025
Freelance photographer
Consultant
2017 - 2023
Public Relations Chair and Singer
UMass Amherst
2019 - 2022
M.D. -
Stanford University School of Medicine
Bachelor's Degree - Individual Concentration: Biocultural Health and Medicine
The University of Massachusetts Amherst