2024 Princess – Madison Lalonde
Madison is 22 years of age whose Irish ancestry hails from the maternal side of her family. Her ancestors originated from both County Galway and Belfast. She recently completed a Bachelors Degree at Concordia University, earning a double Major in Political Science and in Community, Public Affairs and Policy Studies. She plans to return to school to do her Masters in Government Relations and Public Policy.
Madison is presently the Special Assistant in Parliamentary and Constituency Affairs for the Member of Parliament of NDG-Westmount. She is also a Teaching Assistant at Concordia University. These two roles grant her the opportunity to explore her passion of creating a better society for all, while also helping guide the next generation of leaders.
Madison currently serves on the Youth Council for Minister Marc Miller, which empowers youth across Montreal. She is also the Vice-President of the Young Liberals of Canada, which, alongside her 13 years of political volunteer experience, allows her to give back to her community and affect change across Canada. She has always been engaged in various leadership positions in her educational institutions, such as a youth representative on various committees, clubs, and boards on the local, national, and international levels. She received the entrance award of the Director General’s scholarship in Leadership to study at Marianopolis College, and the Vince Sirois Award from Concordia University’s School of Community and Public Affairs as a rising community leader.