Madison Wood-Gonzales

ED at Morning Light INC

Madison Wood-Gonzales, as the Executive Director of Morning Light INC, stands at the forefront of creating positive social impacts, embodying authenticity, and fostering a culture of celebration and confidence. At Morning Light INC, which offers free home and hospice care to Indianapolis's homeless or low-income individuals, Madison's leadership is pivotal in ensuring everyone's basic needs are met while making them feel seen, heard, and valued.

Driven by a passion for building inclusive communities and providing resources for the struggling, Madison defines success as empowering individuals and enhancing their self-esteem, aiming to leave the world a better place than she found it. Her advice is straightforward yet profound: "Just show up," highlighting the unexpected opportunities that arise from being present.

Influenced by Brianna West's words on the transformative power of altering one's mindset and habits, Madison aspires to global influence. Her Big Hairy Audacious Goal is to travel the world as a speaker, author, and poet, sharing insights on leadership, storytelling, nonprofit development, and positive psychology. She is committed to advocating mental health and self-care and aims to be a voice for those who lack one, all while envisioning a future where she owns Airbnbs globally, enabling her to explore the world with her family. Through her work and aspirations, Madison is a beacon of inspiration, change, and empowerment.