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Christen Madrazo is an English Lecturer and Director of the Writing Program at John Jay College, CUNY. She specializes in storytelling, educational innovation, and community engagement. Notable roles include directing the Life Out Loud podcast and leading experiential learning initiatives such as the Tanzania study abroad program and the Prison-to-College Pipeline Program at Otisville Correctional Facility. Her work spans international collaborations, including projects in Slovakia, Ecuador, and Tanzania, funded by grants like the CUNY Experiential Learning Grant and U.S. Embassy grants.
Research interests include integrating storytelling into pedagogy, cultural preservation through narrative, and leveraging arts-based methods in marginalized communities. Her podcast Life Out Loud showcases diverse voices and has produced 50+ stories across 16 episodes.
- Awards: 2017 Faculty Service to Students Award, 2016 Distinguished Teaching Award
- Grants: CUNY Experiential Learning Grant, U.S. Embassy grants in Slovakia
- Key Projects: Co-founded Life Out Loud, curated Travelogue storytelling series, led Amazon Jungle and Andean High Sierra workshops
Advising and mentorship include guiding students in international programs and community storytelling projects. She also directs DAT’s Community Storytelling Projects, training volunteers globally and collaborating with Indigenous groups.
