Councilwoman Keyes-Maloney

A resident of Ewing for almost 20 years, Jennifer's story would take her half way across the United  States before she chose Ewing as her home.  

Born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, Jennifer lived in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Iowa before returning to  the Garden State, eventually coming to Ewing to attend college.  Her father, William Keyes, a now  retired member of the clergy, had active parishes in all three states before the family returned to  the east in Jenn’s high school years.   Jenn’s mother, Sharon, a public school music teacher, taught for over two decades.  Her parent’s commitment to public service and a focus on faith in action  played an important role in the person Jennifer would become.  It is what drives her to get engaged  and involved.

Ms Keyes-Maloney is a licensed attorney in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania.  Her practice focuses on  federal and state education policy as Assistant Director of Government Relations for the New Jersey  Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA). Ms. Keyes-Maloney represents the interests of  public school leaders before the State Board of Education, the State Legislature, the Governor’s Office, and the U.S. Congress.

Prior to joining NJPSA, Ms. Keyes-Maloney worked as Legislative Liaison for the New Jersey  Judiciary, Administrative Office of the Courts, in Trenton, NJ where she provided representation for  the New Jersey court system to the state’s Legislative and Executive branches on court related  issues.

Ms. Keyes-Maloney previously worked as a fiscal compliance manager for the City of Philadelphia  and Grants Administrator with the College of New Jersey. She started her professional career in  digital production and publishing, spending several years as project manager before attending law  school.  

Jennifer is a proud graduate of The College of New Jersey where she majored in Public  Administration and History. In 2002, Jenn pursued her ultimate educational goal - entering law  school at Rutgers-Camden School of Law as a part-time student.  After four years of long nights and  weekends, classes and studying, Jennifer Keyes-Maloney earned her Juris Doctorate.  In addition,  Ms. Keyes-Maloney possesses a Masters in Business Administration from Rutgers University.

Jenn has always been an active citizen – something her parents instilled at an early age.  She  became civically active in college when she joined the Ewing Township Democratic Club and has  since worked on campaigns for governors, state legislators, county freeholders, and local council  members. 

Ms. Keyes-Maloney is currently serving in her second four-year term on Ewing Council.  Her commission assignments include work with the Ewing Drug and Alcohol Alliance, Arts Commission and Historic Preservation Commission. She has also served on the Township’s Planning Board, Green Team and Environmental Commission.

She previously served on the Ewing Township Redevelopment Agency (ETRA), which is tasked with shepherding economic development projects, consistent with the township adopted plan.  She served ETRA’s chair in 2012.

Jennifer is an active community member, serving in various leadership positions with the Ewing Lions,  Ewing Kiwanis, and Trenton Elks BPOE.  She was honored to be named Ewing Lion of the Year in 2010 and 2011 and was recently named the Trenton BPOE Lodge Citizen of the Year.  She is also a member of the Ewing Township Historic Society.

She additionally serves as a board member with the New Leaders Council and on the Women’s Political Caucus.

Ms. Keyes-Maloney has also served as the Vice Chair of the Ewing Democratic Township Committee.  She is currently the First Vice President of the Mercer County Democratic Committee, serves as the District 12 committeewoman and is active with the Ewing Township Democratic Club.  She additionally serves as the Vice President of the Mercer County Federation of Democratic Women and on the Executive Committee of the New Jersey Federation of Democratic Women.

Jennifer and her husband John have been married for over fourteen years.  They live in the Glendale section of Ewing with their two bulldogs, Maggie and Augie and Jennifer’s sister Robyn.

Vision

Jennifer’s vision for Ewing is a place where families have a chance to live, work and grow.  She sees a community where its citizens, schools and government work together to create a sustainable and resilient community where you can start a family, raise your children, grow a business and live into your golden years.