Madelaine Alvarado Hansen

Madelaine Alvarado Hansen is a seasoned finance industry professional with extensive expertise in strategic planning, technology, compliance, and sales logistics. She is known for her ability to develop innovative solutions that bridge internal and external departmental gaps, strengthen collaboration, and improve overall organizational effectiveness. Throughout her career in financial services, she has built a reputation for combining analytical thinking with strong relationship management to drive meaningful results.

In addition to her corporate experience, Madelaine is a dedicated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion leader with a long history of advocacy and community engagement. She has contributed her leadership across organizations such as Qualcomm, Sony, LPL Financial, and Cox Communications, and has played a key role in advancing inclusive initiatives within the industry. Her work includes serving as President of the Human Dignity Foundation, one of the largest LGBTQ+ community foundations in San Diego, as well as co-founding the San Diego Inclusion Network to promote connection, education, and best practices in inclusion.

Madelaine is also actively involved in national and local advocacy efforts, including leadership roles with the Human Rights Campaign and participation as a facilitator for Google’s #IamRemarkable initiative, which empowers women and underrepresented groups to celebrate their achievements. She is passionate about relationship management, team leadership, and community impact, and is committed to creating environments where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive both professionally and personally.