Kevin Cranford, Jr., Manager, Communications & Engagement

Kevin Cranford serves as Communications and Engagement Manager for MAPS. Kevin earned his degrees from Morgan State University, the premier HBCU in Maryland. After an early career in television working for ESPN and ID Discovery, Kevin came to MAPS after a decade in the legal services field, traveling the country’s courtrooms as a trial presentation consultant.

Drug policy reform has always been his passion. While in Maryland Kevin spent years as a cannabis advocate and organizer in the DMV area, working with Maryland NORML, the National Cannabis Festival, and the Minority Cannabis Business Association. Now he is excited to bring his passion for communications and drug policy reform here to MAPS!

Outside of his professional life, Kevin enjoys hiking and ultimate frisbee, music, and his United Statues of America accounts. He lives in the suburbs of Connecticut with his wife and two sons.