Madera has an MS in Psychology from University of Memphis and an MSSW from University of Tennessee College of Social Work. She grew up in Memphis, Tn, and completed her BA at the University of the South. She moved to Nashville after college, married, and raised two sons while working at a local private school as Admission Registrar. Madera then worked as Support Staff/House Manager with Brightquest for two years before accepting the role as Client Care Coordinator. Madera has a lifelong interest in working with mental health issues. Her experience includes running psych ed groups, practicing as a life coach, and interning at the women’s prison and Vanderbilt Counseling Center.