Dr. Madeline Zavodny

About the Author

Dr. Madeline Zavodny is an author whose work examines immigration, economic change, and the challenges of shaping public policy in an increasingly interconnected world. In Beside the Golden Door: U.S. Immigration Reform in a New Era of Globalization, she considers the forces influencing immigration reform and the national conversations surrounding opportunity, belonging, and globalization. Her writing brings analytical clarity to complex social questions while encouraging readers to think critically about how policy choices affect individuals, communities, and the broader future of the United States.