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Stephanie Madden is an Associate Professor in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations at the Pennsylvania State University's College of Communications. Her research focuses on trauma-informed communication, crisis management, and the intersection of public relations with activism and social justice. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, a Master's from the same institution, and a Bachelor's from Vanderbilt University.
Dr. Madden’s expertise includes public interest communication, qualitative research methods, and the ethical dimensions of social media. Her work often addresses pressing societal issues such as child protection, community organizing, and disaster communication. She has published extensively on topics like trauma-informed listening, mobile emergency alerts, and the role of PR in driving social change.
- Education: Bachelor’s (Vanderbilt), Master’s and Ph.D. (University of Maryland)
- Affiliations: College of Communications, Department of Advertising/Public Relations
- Teaching: Courses include Public Relations Campaigns, Strategic Communication, and Social Media Engagement.
Her recent research explores how public relations professionals navigate emotional and traumatic contexts, emphasizing the need for care-centered practices. She is also engaged in projects analyzing the impact of social media on activism and public health campaigns.
