Madelyn Malcolm

Madelyn Malcolm is a Deputy State Public Defender at Colorado State Public Defender since October 2021, bringing extensive legal and advocacy experience from previous roles, including a Third Year Practice Intern at the Office of the Public Defender for Arlington County. During legal studies at American University Washington College of Law, which culminated in a Doctor of Law degree in May 2021, Madelyn honed skills in legal research and client communication. Prior experience encompasses serving as a Legal Intern at the Office of the Public Defender Maryland and Advantage Rule, an Executive Assistant at Van Ness Feldman LLP, and managing Fair Trade Café. Madelyn also held leadership roles in environmental advocacy through the Environmental Action Alliance and Penn Environment, reflecting a strong commitment to community engagement and social justice. Academic background includes a Bachelor's in Environmental Science from Franklin & Marshall College and a study abroad experience in Panama.