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{{Short description|Mexican-American volleyball player and model}}

'''Madelyn Dennis''' (born June 6, 2004) is a Mexican-American volleyball player, model, and pageant titleholder. She has competed for the Mexico Women's National Volleyball Team and played NCAA Division I volleyball in the United States. Dennis is also a professional model signed with Wilhelmina Models and the founder of the One of One Movement, a mental wellness and faith-based initiative. Her career spans sports, fashion, advocacy, and youth mentorship.

== Early life and education ==
Dennis was born in Laredo, Texas, and holds dual citizenship with Mexico and the United States. She began playing volleyball in fourth grade at United Day School in Laredo, Texas and later played for Laredo Elite Volleyball Club. At Smithson Valley Middle and High School in Spring Branch, Texas, she was a four-sport athlete, competing in volleyball, track & field, golf, and tennis.

Dennis was a four-year varsity letterman. As a freshman, she broke the school record for most assists in a single volleyball match. Her early accolades include:
* USA Volleyball High Performance Programs (2015–2018)
* 2018 Lone Star Region High Performance Team
* PrepVolleyball Class of 2022 Watchlists (2019)
* AVCA Phenom Showcase (2019)
* All-District Honorable Mention (2018)

She later enrolled at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), majoring in Business with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. At NJIT, Dennis was a dual-sport athlete, competing in both volleyball and track & field, and was a member of the Aviation Club.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Madelyn Dennis – Volleyball Roster|url=https://njithighlanders.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/maddie-dennis/8493|website=NJIT Athletics}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Madelyn Dennis – Track & Field Roster|url=https://njithighlanders.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/maddie-dennis/8487|website=NJIT Athletics}}</ref>

== Athletic career ==
Dennis plays as a setter and competed at the NCAA Division I level for NJIT. In the 2023 season, she recorded 295 assists, ranking second on the team.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2023 NJIT Volleyball Statistics|url=https://njithighlanders.com/sports/womens-volleyball/stats/2023|website=NJIT Athletics}}</ref>

In 2024, Dennis debuted with the Mexico Women's National Volleyball Team, training internationally as a setter.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Madelyn Maddie Dennis Athlete – NJIT 2026|url=https://www.facebook.com/p/Madelyn-Maddie-Dennis-Athlete-NJIT-2026-100054645991850|website=Facebook}}</ref> Her prep and high school athletic achievements were widely covered in local publications such as the *Herald-Zeitung* and *Valley Ventana*.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Smithson Valley Earns 2nd Place at NEISD Tournament|url=https://herald-zeitung.com/sports/smithson-valley-earns-2nd-place-at-north-east-isd-tournament/article_8efbd3e4-044d-11ec-9e82-9bc598bc7d9c.html|website=Herald-Zeitung}}</ref>

== Modeling career ==
Dennis is signed with Wilhelmina Models in New York City under the Sports + Fitness and Runway divisions.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Wilhelmina Models: Madelyn Dennis|url=https://www.wilhelmina.com/new-york/sports-fitness/women/22844-madelyn-dennis|website=Wilhelmina}}</ref> She has walked in multiple seasons of New York Fashion Week, including:
* Baucis and Paradox Vestedrelics (2023 – Brooklyn)
* Mamtha’s Inspirations (February 2024)
* Sofia Georgia Rothman, Alejandro Castejon, and I La Catrina (February 2025)

In January 2022, Dennis attended Coco Rocha Model Camp (Class 109), where she received one-on-one mentorship from supermodel Coco Rocha. She also trained with Diva Davanna at her School of Modeling and Etiquette. Dennis has been featured in *Quadro Magazine* and *Selin Magazine*, representing athletic-meets-editorial talent across commercial, high fashion, and fitness spaces.

== Pageantry ==
Dennis held the title of '''Miss Spring Branch Teen USA 2022''', competing at Miss Texas Teen USA, and later held the title of '''Miss Newark Teen USA 2023''', competing at Miss New Jersey Teen USA. During her Spring Branch reign, she was mentored by Che Apollon White, director of Miss San Antonio USA. For her Newark title, Dennis trained with a Rhode Island-based pageant prep organization that sponsors multiple state pageants across the Northeast.

== Advocacy and initiatives ==
Dennis is the founder of the '''One of One Movement''', a monthly postcard project that promotes faith, self-worth, and encouragement. Each postcard includes a Bible verse and an inspirational message reminding recipients to embrace their unique identity.

She also works with '''NYC Smoke-Free''', an anti-vaping initiative aimed at reducing youth tobacco use and promoting health equity in New York City communities.

== Personal life ==
Dennis splits her time between New York City and Mexico City for training and modeling. She is fluent in English and Spanish and is currently learning Portuguese. Outside of her professional commitments, she enjoys offshore fishing, drawing, and playing golf.

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