State of Wisconsin Office of The State Public Defender
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Office of The State Public Defender
Wisconsin Forward Award Mastery Recipient


Randy Kraft - As the Communications Director for the Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office (SPD), Randy leads and directs the agency's media efforts as well as its internal communications. He has appeared in/on newspapers, radio and television throughout the state on issues dealing with the SPD and the justice system.

Randy holds a MBA degree and a BS degree from the University of Illinois. As a certified facilitator, he conducts the Agency's senior management trainings on topics including leadership and teamwork as well as the Agency-wide strategic planning sessions.

He is a founding member of Justice Without Borders, a non-profit organization that seeks to make an impact on the fundamental human rights of indigent worldwide. Randy managed the Inaugural Justice Without Borders International Summit that involved 14 separate nations. Along with representatives from India, Israel and the U.S., he was selected as a member of the Justice Without Borders Management Committee. Randy has appeared in state, national and the international press on topics related to Justice Without Borders.

Randy served as the SPD's Chief Information Officer and developed the agency's first website. His prior positions in the health, environmental and banking industries include program manager, strategic planner, budget director, and product manager.

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