Jennifer Madden

Jennifer Madden is a Professor at Providence College and Wheaton College, teaching Theatre History, Dramatic Literature, and Asian Performance. She earned her Ph.D. in Theatre and Performance Studies from Brown University and serves as a public speaking consultant for Brown’s summer Leadership Institute and Executive Master programs in Health Leadership and Cyber Security. Her global consulting work spans five continents, focusing on institutions like the Madeleine Albright Institute, MIT’s leadership seminars, and the African Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP) in Zambia and Namibia. She recently collaborated with Dynamic Communication to train Microsoft/Bing sales executives internationally.

Educational Background:

• Ph.D. in Theatre and Performance Studies, Brown University

Research Interests: Jennifer’s work bridges traditional theatre scholarship with applied communication. Her expertise includes intercultural performance studies, oral rhetoric, and leadership training, reflecting her dual focus on academic teaching and real-world speaking skills.

Professional Affiliations: Beyond her faculty roles, Jennifer has partnered with prestigious organizations such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy (UMass), and Emerge Massachusetts, highlighting her commitment to empowering diverse leaders through communication training.