Maddy Jacobs
About Maddy Jacobs
Maddy Jacobs is a Campus Engagement Specialist at BLUE ORIGIN with a background in admissions roles at the University of Chicago and Choate Rosemary Hall.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Maddy Jacobs currently holds the position of Campus Engagement Specialist at BLUE ORIGIN since 2022. Operating out of Kent, Washington, she contributes to the organization by engaging with university campuses and developing strategic programs to foster student interest in aerospace careers. The role emphasizes building strong relationships with educational institutions and promoting the initiatives of BLUE ORIGIN to a broader academic audience.
Experience at University of Chicago
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Maddy Jacobs worked at the University of Chicago in several progressive roles within the admissions department. From 2021 to 2022, she was the Associate Director of Admissions and Director of Programming, based in Seattle, Washington. Prior to this, she served as the Senior Assistant Director of Admissions from 2020 to 2021. She also held positions as Assistant Director of Admissions (2019-2020) and Senior Admissions Counselor (2018-2019), and started her journey at the university as an Admissions Counselor from 2017 to 2018. Throughout her tenure, she was responsible for overseeing admissions processes, developing recruitment strategies, and enhancing student engagement.
Role at Choate Rosemary Hall
From 2015 to 2017, Maddy Jacobs worked as an Admissions Officer at Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, Connecticut. In this role, she was involved in various aspects of the admissions process, including reviewing applications, conducting interviews, and facilitating outreach programs to attract potential students. Her work contributed to the institution’s efforts in maintaining a high standard of student recruitment and enrollment.
Educational Background
Maddy Jacobs attended Kenyon College, where she completed her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a major in Political Science and a minor in History, along with a concentration in Law and Society. Her studies from 2011 to 2015 provided her with a multi-disciplinary foundation that has informed her professional approach in the field of academic admissions and engagement.