HARDI Expands Advocacy Team with New Public Affairs Associate

Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International announced that Madison Romero has joined the organization as Public Affairs Associate, supporting its state-level advocacy through strategic communications and grassroots campaigns.

In this role, Romero will help HARDI engage a broader and more complex audience as the association advances policies that affect HVACR distributors and contractor businesses nationwide. She will lead efforts to expand HARDI’s external communications, ensuring timely messaging on key policy developments and industry news, while supporting outreach that highlights legislative wins, regulatory updates and the impact of advocacy initiatives across the HVACR sector.

With a Master’s in Public Relations from Syracuse University and a strong background in copywriting and content strategy, Romero brings a passion for public impact and a proven ability to translate complex issues into clear, compelling narratives.