International Development & Strategy Consulting
Madeleine C. Smith, MPA
Like the Ravenala of Madagascar — gathering resources, holding knowledge, and offering what is needed to those who seek guidance along the way.
The Ravenala holds water in its branches — a gift to travelers in need. Every engagement is an opportunity to be that resource for someone else's journey.
A Practiced Guide
for Complex Challenges
Madeleine C. Smith, MPA, is a seasoned international development professional with deep expertise spanning food security, agriculture, nutrition, resilience, and disaster risk management. Her career reflects decades of fieldwork and strategic leadership across some of the world's most complex humanitarian and development contexts.
She has led programs that strengthen communities, build adaptive systems, and connect policy with practice. Her work bridges the gap between institutional strategy and on-the-ground reality — always with a commitment to lasting impact.
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The fastest way to reach Madeleine is by email:
mads.smith@travelerstreeconsulting.com
Whether it's a consulting engagement or a travel project, a short note about what you're working on is the best way to start.