We recently introduced readers to Ken “Dr. Ken” O’Bryant, MPH, Ph.D. and Kris N. Hawkins on our health education team, who oversee community outreach and parent education divisions, respectively.
In this article, we highlight health educator Madison “Madi” Davis, the third member of the health education team, who serves as the Teen Programs Coordinator for our organization. Madi spearheads the Teen Advisory Board (TAB), which empowers teens to become leaders and make an impact in their community. She also helps to promote the Johnston Ziegler Safrit Youth Leadership Scholarship and shepherds TAB members through the scholarship application review process as they evaluate applicants in order to recommend the final nominee to Teen Health Connection’s board of directors.
“Our scholarship process has allowed teens to have an investment in the scholarship program. You can see their growth and how they have developed in reviewing applications. This year we are implementing a new phase, where our nonprofit leadership team will provide initial screening of scholarship applications and refer a short-list to TAB members for their review,” Madi said.
A proud Charlottean and graduate of North Mecklenburg High School, Madi celebrated her three-year anniversary with Teen Health Connection in November 2025. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in public health from East Carolina University, having minored in community health education. She began her tenure at Teen Health Connection as a front desk patient services specialist to get her foot in the door, and began volunteering with TAB. Today, she is fortunate to use her education to positively impact the lives of young people.
“I wish more people knew that we are more than just a medical office. We aren’t just a therapy office or place to get physicals. Teen Health Connection truly cares about health education, mentorship, and leadership. We have the Teen Advisory Board and our annual Teen Leadership Summit, which offers health education and leadership workshops,” she said.
“I’m grateful to be part of an org where I can see the difference that we make in these kids’ lives. I’ve seen the same families for the past three years, and Teen Health Connection provides a space where all ages feel comfortable coming in to speak with providers. All of these teens want to make a difference in their community, but they don’t all live in the same neighborhoods or the attend same high school. It’s awesome to see them grow into their confident selves and become true leaders who can advocate for themselves and their community. These next generation leaders are really going to make an impact,” she concluded.
