Madison Hicks

Miss International 2025, an autism advocate, and a graduate student at the Florida Institute of Technology, where she is pursuing her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. Her journey began in 2022 as a Registered Behavior Technician, working alongside individuals on the autism spectrum—experiences that continue to inspire both her advocacy and her service as Miss International. Madison aspires to earn her Ph.D. in School Psychology, with the ultimate goal of expanding therapeutic resources dedicated to serving underserved populations and promoting meaningful behavior change.

Madison is the founder of Celebrate Minds of All Kinds, an initiative dedicated to challenging stigma around neurodiversity and making vital support services more accessible to individuals and families.

Originally from Maryland, Madison relocated to Georgia to pursue her undergraduate education. She is a 2024 cum laude graduate of Georgia Southern University (GSU), where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology. While at GSU, she was a four-year student-athlete on the cheerleading team and served as captain for two years. She also participated in the university’s ROTC program, where she received a three-year national merit scholarship. Deeply engaged in campus life, Madison served as vice president of GSU’s Psi Chi chapter—an international honor society in psychology.

Outside of her academic and advocacy work, Madison enjoys trying new recipes, watching true crime documentaries, and spending time with her two beloved dogs, Roo and Charlie.

Madison embraces her role as Miss International 2025 with gratitude and purpose. In addition to her continued impact through Celebrate Minds of All Kinds, she is eager to engage in new service opportunities and collaborations through the International Pageants platform.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Miss International 2025, Madison Hicks. If you’re interested in connecting, please reach out at prmissintl2025@gmail.com.

“Celebrating the brilliance in all kinds of minds.”