Madeline Russo

Madeline brings a decade of experience in systems, human resources, and organizational management to her role as Operations Associate at Third Eye Associates. Before joining the firm in 2025, she supported boutique architecture and design-build companies in the Hudson Valley and Catskills, helping small teams grow efficiently and intentionally, keeping sustainability and people at the center of their processes. 

Her background also includes roles in nonprofit advocacy and small business administration, and her personal endeavors underscore a long-standing commitment to community and environmental stewardship. Madeline previously served as Chair of the Town of Rochester’s Environmental Conservation Commission, where she launched monthly educational programming, and secured a Local Champions grant that led to the adoption of the Town’s Climate Smart Communities plan. As a mother of two young girls, Madeline has also acted as the construction manager for dozens of fairy houses across the parks and backyards of the Hudson Valley. 

An Ohio native, Madeline earned her B.A. in Environmental Studies from Oberlin College, where her work centered on sustainable home design and regional public transit as tools for environmental resilience. 

Madeline’s Vision Statement: 

Madeline believes in the triple bottom line—people, planet, and profit—and is passionate about building equitable systems where doing well and doing good go hand in hand.