Keith Warren is a seasoned public policy and government affairs leader with more than two decades of experience serving in senior roles within Delaware state government. As the former Chief of Staff in the Office of the Governor, Keith has led high level policy, legislative, operational, and strategic initiatives across multiple administrations and statewide offices.
Keith’s extensive public service career began as an intern with then-U.S. Senator Joe Biden. Immediately after earning his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware, he joined Ruth Ann Minner’s successful campaign for Governor in 2000, serving as deputy finance director and field coordinator for Kent and Sussex counties. Following her election, he joined Governor Minner’s staff as a policy advisor and legislative liaison. He then joined the senior leadership team at the Delaware Department of Justice under Attorney General Beau Biden, where he directed legislative and external affairs during Beau’s two terms as Attorney General. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for bipartisan collaboration, strategic policy leadership, and effective coordination between government agencies, legislators, and community stakeholders.
Most recently, Keith served as Chief of Staff to Bethany Hall-Long during her time as Governor and Lt. Governor, where he oversaw policy development, communications, operations, stakeholder engagement, and legislative strategy. During his tenure he played a leading role in developing Delaware’s Behavioral Health Consortium, advancing statewide addiction and behavioral health initiatives.
A Delaware native, you can find him enjoying time at the Delaware beaches and coastal towns spending time with his family and friends.