Madi Waitt
Manager, Partnership Communications
Madi Waitt, Manager of Partnership Communications at RILA, supports the organization in advancing its mission to bring together leading retail executives, drive industry collaboration, and deliver high-impact programs, events, and communications that serve member priorities.
In this role, Madi manages cross-functional initiatives supporting RILA’s conferences, solution providers, and strategic partner engagement efforts. As part of the Business Development team, she oversees communications and logistics for sponsors and exhibitors across all four RILA events, including sponsor deliverables and the LINK Connect 1:1 Hosted Meetings Program.
Prior to graduating from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Madi gained experience in retail and video production/marketing through her internship with FOX Sports. She holds a B.A. in Communication Studies with a concentration in Mass Media, along with a minor in Political Science. After graduation, she relocated to the DMV area and joined the RILA team.
