Our April Alumna Spotlight: Madison (Herweck) Gieseking

Theta pledge class: MC 18

When you graduated from Mizzou: May 2022

Major/Degree: Nursing

Hometown: Saint Louis (Kirkwood), MO

Where you live now:  Back home in Kirkwood

Where do you work right now/what have you been up to since graduation? 

Since graduation, I’ve moved back home to STL, and have kept busy in the best ways! I began my small business, StyledBubbly, have been working as a registered nurse for the past four years, and as a luxury wedding and event coordinator! I started out as a postpartum nurse, caring for moms and their newborns immediately following delivery, and recently transitioned into pediatric urology.  In June 2025, Jack and I were married here in Saint Louis! Outside of work, we love traveling, hosting friends in our home, spending time at the lake, going back to CoMo for football games, and exploring the STL food scene!

What's your favorite thing about your job?

While I wear many hats in the career world, I’ve somehow ended up in careers that all center around big, celebratory life moments, which I love. Being a postpartum nurse was incredibly special; getting to be part of those first moments for families is something I will always treasure. 

What's your favorite thing about the city you live in? 

Saint Louis has such an amazing food and bar scene. I love trying new restaurants in the area, especially if they have a great patio. Even after growing up in the are

a, there are always new places to check out! 

What do you miss most about Mizzou?

I frequently compare my time at Mizzou to the world’s greatest summer camp. Being able to walk (or take a two-minute drive) to see all of your best friends at any time was the best. Meeting up at Harpos with a few friends and somehow always running into 20 more was the greatest. Now living hours or even states away from my college roommates and best friends, I’d give anything to relive those little, everyday moments all over again. 

What do you miss most about Theta?

The people! Never in your life are you surrounded by a community of like-minded women who are so incredibly kind, welcoming, loyal, hilarious, and wise. And that’s Theta. There was something really amazing about always having people in your corner; it made every day feel more fun and more special! I think I miss how effortless it all felt the most. 

What is one thing you took away from being a part of Theta in college that has shaped you into the woman you are today?

Theta really taught me the value of being surrounded by strong, supportive women and true friendship. Theta is full of women who celebrate others without hesitation and build genuine relationships. That’s something I’ve carried into every part of my life, both personally and professionally.

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