TALLAHASSEE — The James Madison Institute has announced the appointment of Emma Rose Graddy as its new Media Relations Manager. In her role, Graddy will lead strategic communication efforts, manage media relations, and develop content to enhance the institute’s mission and initiatives. She will also work on expanding JMI’s reach across various media platforms.
Before joining JMI, Graddy worked at the Florida Department of Health from 2023 to 2025. Her roles there included Social Media Manager and Communications Coordinator for the agency.
“We are pleased to welcome Emma Rose Graddy as our new Media Relations Manager. As JMI grows and expands our presence both in Florida and beyond, we look forward to having Emma Rose’s expertise in communications to continue to build upon our brand growth and media engagement.”
Graddy recently graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Integrated Public Relations and Advertising, with a minor in Mass Communications. During her studies, she participated in a study abroad program in Florence, Italy, traveling throughout Italy as well as Croatia and Denmark.
While pursuing her education, Graddy worked as a lifeguard and in the hospitality industry. She later took on a role at the Tampa Bay Tourism Chamber, focusing on raising awareness of the Tampa Bay area. Additionally, she gained experience as a Sales Lead and Event Coordinator for Orlando Pub Crawl and as a Marketing Intern for National Strategies Public Relations.
A native of Tallahassee, Graddy enjoys spending time at the beach, baking homemade sourdough bread, and playing guitar privately.
The James Madison Institute is dedicated to promoting limited government, economic freedom, federalism, individual liberty, and responsibility through research on education reform, healthcare, taxes, and regulatory environments.
