Riley Maddox

Class of 2027

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A headshot of McConnell Scholar Riley Maddox taken on Oct. 27, 2025.

Riley Maddox, of Erlanger, Ky., is a member of the McConnell Scholar Class of 2027 at the University of Louisville. She studies political science and philosophy with a minor in criminal justice.

Honors Societies

  • University of Louisville Honors Program
  • Order of Omega Greek Honor Society
  • KAPi Political Science Honor Society 

Scholarships & Awards

  • Kentucky Colonel
  • Presidential Community Service Award
  • Etscorn International Summer Research Award 

Campus and Extracurricular Involvement

  • Executive Vice President, Student Government Association
  • Undergraduate Moot Court Team
  • Alumni Chair, McConnell Scholar's Council
  • Vice President, Kappa Delta
  • President, Order of Omega
  • Vice President of Communication, KAPi Political Science Honor Society
  • Vice President of Communication, University Students of Afghan Education and Development
  • Secretary, McConnell Scholar's Council
  • Director of Philanthropy, Kappa Delta Sorority
  • Executive Member, Cardinal Consulting 

Internships & Work Experience

  • Policy Intern, Senator Mitch McConnell
  • Legal Intern, United States District Court
  • Policy Fellow and Communications Associate, Louisville Metro Council District 8
  • Communication and Marketing Associate Essential Innovations Claim Intern, Great American Insurance
  • Litigation Assistant, Gregory S Young Injury Law
  • Barista, The Hive in Erlanger
  • Official US Soccer Referee, United States Soccer Federation 

Community Service

  • Legislative Representative, The Kentucky Alzheimer's Association
  • Community Volunteer, Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky 

Favorite Books

  • The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
  • It All Turns on Affection by Wendell Berry
  • The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald 

High School

Riley is a graduate of Notre Dame Academy, where she served as the chapter president of Girl Up Club, president of the NDA Investment Club, a member of the yearbook committee, a NDA Ambassador, a member of the flag football team, and host of her school’s official podcast. Riley participated in mock trial and is an alumna of the Governor's Scholar Program and Governor's School for Entrepreneurs. She was the recipient of the West Point Society of Cincinnati scholarship and the City of Erlanger Secondary Education scholarship.