2025-26 R Fund Student Ambassadors
Biography
Get to know Madeline Galesi!
Fun Fact: I am the youngest of four siblings.
Favorite Season: Winter
Favorite Sports Team: New York Yankees
Favorite Social Media App: Instagram
Favorite Hobby: Baking
Favorite Subject: English
Favorite Place to Study on Campus: Rodkin
Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Apples and Peanut Butter
Favorite Post-Race Meal: Cava
Pork Roll or Taylor Ham: Taylor Ham
Favorite Part of New Jersey: Northern
Least Favorite Park of New Jersey: No least favorite part!
Does Central Jersey Exist?: Yes
Madeline's Career Aspirations:
In the future, I hope to go to law school and eventually become a law professional! I hope to work for the government in Washington.
Madeline's Favorite Rutgers Memory:
My favorite Rutgers memory is singing the fight song and the Big Ten Rowing Championships as we send our boats down the course!
Why Madeline Chose Rutgers:
As someone who was born and raised in Jersey, I wanted to take the opportunity to represent my state with pride. Rutgers Athletics also provides so many great experiences and opportunities to their student-athletes to set them up for success.
How Being a Division I Student-Athlete Has Impacted Madeline:
Choosing to become a Rutgers Athlete was the best decision I ever made. I have met so many amazing people and get to do what I love every day at the highest level. I am very proud to represent Rutgers at the Division I level and am very grateful for the opportunities I have been given.