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Madeleine Kriech

State Relations Strategist
As a state relations strategist, Madeleine focuses on building relationships with commissioners and education leaders to support their policy goals. Prior to joining Education Commission of the States, Madeleine worked in the state office of a United States senator. Madeleine is dedicated to establishing an equitable future through education as well as other avenues.

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