Maureen Madden

Maureen "Mo" Madden is a retired federal civil servant with more than 30 years of experience working for NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Madden holds a master's degree in physics and spent nearly 23 years at NASA and more than seven years at NOAA. During her time at NOAA, she served as deputy director of the Center for Satellite Applications and Research, where she oversaw teams working on environmental and economic challenges. According to her campaign, Madden helped negotiate funding protections that prevented the closure of a coral reef restoration program. 

Outside her federal career, Madden founded Save Our Schools Inc. and also served as a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician in Maryland. Madden has remained involved in community activities in Sussex County, including participation in the Lord Baltimore's Women's Lunch Group. 

Madden's campaign focuses on managing development in Sussex County, expanding access to affordable housing, investing in public education and reducing electricity costs through renewable energy. She also supports protecting reproductive rights. Her platform emphasizes environmental sustainability, responsible growth and strengthening democratic institutions.