Madison Near is a junior at Syracuse University majoring in Health and Exercise Science, and minoring in Psychology. She grew up in Saratoga Springs, New York. Within the next five years she would like to become a Sports Physical Therapist, rehabilitating athletes after injury. She interned at Sports Physical Therapy of NY located in Saratoga Springs. During her time as an intern, she shadowed professional physical therapists and gained experienced working in a medical office atmosphere.