Kathleen Matthews | |
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| Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party | |
| In office March 2, 2017 – December 1, 2018 Acting: March 2, 2017 – May 6, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Poole |
| Succeeded by | Maya Rockeymoore Cummings |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kathleen Ann Cunningham August 9, 1953 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Stanford University (BA) |
Kathleen Ann Matthews (née Cunningham; born August 9, 1953) is the former chief communications and public affairs officer for hotel company Marriott International. Prior to joining Marriott International, she was a reporter and anchor for 25 years at WJLA-TV. She was a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives for Maryland's 8th congressional district in the 2016 elections. She is the former chair of the Maryland Democratic Party.