Maureen Coffey

Maureen is a public policy analyst at a progressive think tank, focusing on early childhood programs. She's also a proud union member in IFPTE Local 70. Maureen is running for Arlington County Board to build strong communities that engage people in building responsive local services and resources. As a third-generation Northern Virginian, Maureen has seen how the housing market and local economy have shifted, depriving families of financial stability and the freedom to live where they work. Maureen will bring her experience as a renter to the Arlington County Board, while leveraging her expertise in child and family policy to develop a comprehensive strategy to address the skyrocketing rent and cost of living while protecting the environment, ensuring all Arlingtonians can thrive for generations to come.

As a longtime community organizer, Maureen has held leadership roles in the Democratic Party at the local, state, and national levels. She has served on Virginia's Family and Children's Trust to address family violence issues and is an active member of her neighborhood association, currently representing them on the Arlington County Civic Federation.