Certified Spotlight: Madi B Educating, LLC
“I think for me personally, getting certified made it feel like my business was *real*, and now has more potential for impact and visibility. It gave me the confidence to look at my side-hustle as something that could continue to grow, and provide me opportunities I may not have access to without certification. ”
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Madi B Educating, LLC
Madi Bourdon - Founder & CEO
Portland, OR
Other business certifications: None
Certified since: 2025
About Madi B Educating, LLC
Madi Bourdon is a dedicated educator, author, and advocate, committed to supporting the well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, educators, and the broader community. She is passionate about creating inclusive spaces that foster belonging, mentorship, and identity empowerment.
As a board member for two organizations dedicated to 2SLGBTQIA+advocacy in education, Madi collaborates with local and national groups, including GLSEN, to support GSAs (Gender and Sexuality Alliances) and educators, building strong communities nationwide.
Her dedication to this work is deeply rooted in her role as a school counselor and leader of her school’s GSA. Madi’s recently published book, “A Kids Book About Chosen Family,” is a testament to her commitment, dedicated in part to the students she serves.
Her work has been featured in Education Week, Rethinking Schools, and Pride NW.
Why did you become a certified LGBT Business Enterprise?
To be in community with other LGBTQ+ business owners, to network, collaborate, and utilize all of the benefits of being an LGBTBE certified business. It also just feels very fancy, and I like that!
What is LGBTBE® Certification?
LGBTBE® is a nationally-recognized certification for for-profit businesses that are majority owned and operated by a member of the LGBTQ+ Community. Like other “minority” certifications — woman-owned or veteran-owned, for example — the LGBTBE® certification can make a business eligible to win contracts with corporations and other entities which want to work intentionally with diverse suppliers.
Certification fees ($899 for initial certification) are completely free for ORPIB Members.
Learn more and start your certification process: orpib.com/certification.