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Madison Kranis, MA, MSc (she/her/hers)* serves as a Program Coordinator in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) Dean’s Office at Montclair State University, supporting multiple departments, including the Global Center on Human Trafficking (GCHT), the Center for Latino Heritage and Spanish Language Excellence (CLaSE), and Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS). With a strong background in program development, stakeholder engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, Madison is committed to advancing education, social inclusion, and sustainability while addressing complex social issues.

Madison’s expertise in anti-trafficking is reflected in her extensive work at GCHT, where she has developed professional training programs, co-authored policy reports, and led high-impact events and statewide studies on human trafficking prevention. She also played a key role in developing cross-campus collaboration modules and strengthening interdisciplinary engagement across the university.

Madison began her academic journey at Brookdale Community College as a Criminal Justice student before transferring to Montclair State University’s Justice Studies program. Her passion for human rights led her to pursue an MA in Human Trafficking, Organized Crime, and Migration at St. Mary’s University, Twickenham (London, UK). While in London, she merged her interests in human rights and ethical sourcing, working in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and contributing to sustainable initiatives in the fashion and retail industries. Her dedication to ethical supply chains and labor rights extends to public advocacy, including a podcast feature on 15 Minutes with… discussing social impact, ethical supply chains, and conscious consumerism.

Beyond her professional commitments, Madison has coached cheerleading for nearly a decade, mentoring athletes across various organizations, including her community college. She is passionate about creating inclusive and supportive spaces and fostering environments where athletes, students, and professionals thrive. Following her cheerleading career, she transitioned to dance choreography, teaching adult hip-hop.

Madison is also a dedicated environmentalist. She continuously researches corporate sustainability strategies and advocates for responsible business practices. In addition to her professional and advocacy work, she is pursuing an MSc in Sustainability Leadership at Montclair State University, with an expected graduation in Fall 2025.

Madison is excited to continue driving meaningful change, enhancing educational initiatives, and fostering collaborative solutions across the campus community and beyond.

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Madison's experience lies within Responsible Business, she recently featured in a podcast discussing the increase of consumer awareness around supply chains and labor practices and how this is applying pressure on businesses to ensure they are prioritizing ethical practices

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