As director of policy and advocacy at Philanthropy Northwest, Maddy is passionate about bringing people together around shared advocacy goals that drive meaningful policy outcomes. Known for her collaborative leadership and practical optimism, she draws on more than a decade of experience advancing bipartisan policy and systems change across education, behavioral health, international development, economic opportunity, civil rights, gender equity and criminal justice reform.

At home in Seattle, Maddy is a Rotarian, scuba diver, party planner and frequent visitor to her local YMCA. She holds a bachelor's in psychology from Western Washington University and a master's in public administration from Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.

Connect with Maddy to learn more about Philanthropy Northwest's public policy and advocacy work.