Maddy serves as Ørsted’s Head of Public Affairs, Americas Region. She is responsible for working closely with government and non-governmental agencies to build the wind industry in the Americas Region.

Prior to joining Ørsted in March 2021, Maddy worked as a senior associate with River Crossing Strategy Group, where she represented clients in the energy sector. In 2018, Maddy served as policy advisor to Governor Phil Murphy, focusing on energy, environment, and agriculture. Prior to serving in the Murphy administration, Maddy worked in a government relations role with New Jersey Audubon, where she managed a multi-state coalition of NGOs and led federal advocacy efforts, including establishing and funding a new conservation program. Additionally, Maddy served in the office of a U.S. representative, worked for a consulting firm representing local governments with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects, and spent four years at The College of New Jersey managing coalitions focused on criminal justice and recidivism in Trenton. Maddy began her career serving as an intern and legislative research aide for then-Assemblywoman Bonnie Watson Coleman.

Maddy was raised in Bergen County and received her B.A. degrees in history and political science from The College of New Jersey, as well as a Master in Public Administration from the University of Pennsylvania. She has several years of experience volunteering on local planning and zoning boards and on city council.