Alice Madden

Alice Madden is a prominent figure in environmental and climate policy. She served as the Executive Director of the Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy and the Environment at Colorado Law from 2016 to 2022.124 Madden holds a BA and JD from the University of Colorado, Boulder.6

Currently, Madden is the Senior Director for Climate at the National Audubon Society, a position she assumed in February 2024.35 In this role, she focuses on implementing the organization's climate strategy.5

Prior to her current position, Madden's career included:

1. Senior Director at National Audubon Society (current)2
2. Executive Director at Getches-Wilkinson Center, University of Colorado Law School (2016-2022)24
3. Position at Greenpeace USA (September 2022-November 2023)4
4. Wirth Chair in Sustainable Development at University of Colorado, School of Public Affairs7
5. State Representative in Colorado46

Madden's expertise lies in the intersection of policy and politics, particularly in areas related to natural resources, energy, and the environment.127