Madison Linton (she/they) is a staunch advocate and visionary within the realms of immigration policy and reproductive rights. Her completion of thesis field research in Quito, Ecuador and Bogotá, Colombia regarding reducing sexual violence affecting Venezuelan refugee and migrant women, paired with interning for and completing research for State Health and Values Strategies (SHVS), sparked her commitment to achieving meaningful change at the intersection of immigration and healthcare policy. A lifelong New Jerseyan, Madison was raised in Barnegat, NJ and she holds a BA from Princeton University in the School of Public and International Affairs with certificates in the Global Health Program and the Program in Translation and Intercultural Communication.
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What does immigrant justice mean to you?
To me, immigrant justice means advocating for equitable, accessible, and sustainable global policy that addresses the creation of safe spaces for immigrants and the integration of communities.
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What grounds you in immigrant justice work?
My personal and professional connections with the immigrant community, as well as my strong beliefs in humanitarian policy work.
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What's your favorite book?
Undocumented by Dan-el Padilla Peralta.
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