AARC Activities:
- Board of Directors, Director‑at‑Large, American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) — 2025–Present
- Board of Directors, Chair, Adult Acute Care Section, AARC — 2020–2023
- Co‑Chair, Education Content Committee, AARC — 2026–Present
- Board Liaison for the Emerging Leadership Program
- Mentor for the Emerging Leadership Program 2024
- AARC Congress Presenter
- AARC Open Forum Abstract Reviewer
- Adult Acute Care Specialty Section Practitioner of the Year (SPOTY), AARC — 2015
- Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee Member, Oxygen Therapy — 2021
- Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee Member, Adult Non‑Invasive Ventilation — 2024–Present
- Member of the Leadership and Management Section
- Member of the Adult Acute Care Section
- Member of the Sleep Specialty Section
- Member of the Neonatal/Pediatric Section
Affiliate Activities:
- Board Member, Maryland/District of Columbia Society for Respiratory Care — 2019–2020
- Invited Speaker, Multiple State and Regional Respiratory Care Society Conferences (topics including advanced ventilation, APRV, ECMO, SCI, and oxygen therapy)
Related Organizations:
- Member of Neurocritical Care Society
- NeuroCritical Care Society – Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee Member – Cervical Spinal Cord Injury, 2024 – present
- Member, Prevention Committee for the American Spinal Injury Association, 2011-2012
- NBRC Consultant 2023
Education and Credentials:
- Master of Science Respiratory Care Leadership, Northeastern University, Boston, MA September 2018
- BS Respiratory Therapy, Columbia Union College, Takoma Park, MD, 1992
- AS Respiratory Therapy, Columbia Union College, Takoma Park, MD, 1991
- Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) February 2013
Publications:
- Madden M, Andrews P, Rector R, Menaker J, Habashi N. Carbogen for Apnea Testing During the Brain Death Declaration Process in Subjects on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. Respir Care. 2020 Jan;65(1):75-81. doi: 10.4187/respcare.06378. Epub 2019 Nov 5. PMID: 31690613.
- Nieman GF, Bates JHT, Andrews PL, Rose L, Shiber J, Araos J, Aurelien L, Madden M, Manougian T, Satalin J, Varpula T, Al‑Khalisy H, Markandaya M, Silva PL, da Fonseca Reis LF, Downs J, Camporota L, Habashi NM. Expert recommendations for setting and adjusting airway pressure release ventilation based on clinical experience and basic science evidence. Front Med (Lausanne). 2026 Feb 3;13.
- Andrews P, Shiber J, Madden M, Nieman GF, Camporota L, Habashi NM. Myths and Misconceptions of Airway Pressure Release Ventilation: Getting Past the Noise and on to the Signal. Front Physiol. 2022 Jul 25;13:928562.
- Madden M, Martin M. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO): Be Sure as to Why. AARC Times. January 2020.
- Nieman GF, Al‑Khalisy H, Kollisch‑Singule M, Satalin J, Blair S, Trikha G, Andrews P, Madden M, Gatto LA, Habashi NM. A Physiologically Informed Strategy to Effectively Open, Stabilize, and Protect the Acutely Injured Lung. Front Physiol. 2020 Mar 19;11:227.
- Piraino T, Madden M, Roberts KJ, Lamberti J, Ginier E, Strickland SL. Management of Adult Patients With Oxygen in the Acute Care Setting. Respir Care. 2021 Nov 2; respcare.09294. doi:10.4187/respcare.09294. PMID: 34728574.
- Nieman GF, Al‑Khalisy H, Kollisch‑Singule M, Satalin J, Blair S, Trikha G, Andrews P, Madden M, Gatto LA, Habashi NM. A Physiologically Informed Strategy to Effectively Open, Stabilize, and Protect the Acutely Injured Lung. Front Physiol. 2020 Mar 19;11:227.
- Wheeler C, Madden M. Chapter 30: Specialty Gas Administration. In: Foundations in Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care, 2nd ed. 2022.
- Madden MG, Andrews P, Satalin J, Nieman GF, Habashi NM. Lung Recruitment Decreases Driving Pressure, Not the Clinician. American Thoracic Society International Conference Abstract. May 2019. Abstract P986.
- Madden M. Diagnosis and Management of Shock. AARC Times. April 2019.
- Nieman GF, Andrews P, Satalin J, Wilcox K, Kollisch‑Singule M, Madden M, Aiash H, Blair SJ, Gatto LA, Habashi NM. Acute lung injury: how to stabilize a broken lung. Critical Care (London, England). 2018;22(1):136.
- Madden M, Andrews P, Habashi NM. Comparison of Chest Radiograph to Electrical Impedance Tomography. Respiratory Care. October 2018;63(Suppl 10):301523.
- Madden M. Diaphragm Pacing System – An Underappreciated but Valuable Option. AARC Times. July 2016.
- Andrews P, Nieman GF, Kollisch‑Singule M, Madden M, Habashi NM. Mechanical Ventilation: Airway Pressure Release Ventilation. In: Critical Care Emergency Medicine. McGraw‑Hill Education; 2015.
- Madden M, Andrews P, Cho S, Habashi NM. Successful Apnea Testing During Veno‑Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VV‑ECMO).Poster Presentation #82. 10th Annual Neurocritical Care Society Meeting; October 5, 2012. Neurocritical Care. 2012;17.
Elections Committee Questions:
What do you see as the biggest challenge facing the AARC and what do you recommend addressing it?
I believe one of the greatest challenges facing the AARC is increasing membership. Respiratory therapists must recognize that uniting to grow our membership strengthens our collective voice and provides the numbers needed to effectively advocate for our profession. A strong, engaged membership allows us to demonstrate the value of respiratory therapists not only at the bedside, but also in leadership roles and emerging roles such as the APRT. With unity, the AARC can continue to elevate RTs as essential clinical experts who directly improve patient outcomes.
My passion for respiratory care is rooted in the belief that when therapists are empowered, the profession thrives. Through leadership development, advancing education, and providing evidence‑based resources, the AARC strengthens both the organization and the individuals it represents. My goal is to advocate for RT engagement and membership so that together we can strengthen each respiratory therapist and advance our profession.
Health care is changing more rapidly than ever. What ideas do you have to help today’s Respiratory Therapist meet these challenges?
Healthcare is changing more rapidly than ever, and respiratory therapists must be prepared to adapt, lead, and practice at the top of their license. To help today’s RT meet these challenges, we must focus on education, leadership development, and professional empowerment. Continued access to high‑quality, evidence‑based education that includes Clinical Practice Guidelines, micro‑credentials, and advanced learning opportunities that ensures therapists remain current with evolving technology and patient needs. Education builds confidence and clinical expertise, allowing respiratory therapists to remain trusted experts across the continuum of care.
Equally important is developing RTs as leaders. Encouraging leadership opportunities at the bedside, within departments, healthcare systems, and professional organizations prepares RTs to advocate for patients and help shape the future of respiratory care.
How would you approach optimizing, developing, and implementing value added benefits, programs, and resources within AARC leadership and governance structures to meet the diverse needs of our members while also cultivating a keen sense of belonging and encouraging long term membership?
I would approach optimizing, developing, and implementing value added benefits, programs, and resources through intentional alignment with the AARC Strategic Plan 2026–2028, particularly the goal to Engage by maximizing membership value and engagement while cultivating a strong sense of belonging.
From a leadership and governance perspective, my approach would be to work within existing AARC structures to evaluate current benefits and programs against the Strategic Plan’s Engage objectives, including optimizing benefits relevant to diverse member needs and fostering leadership development. Leveraging member data, feedback, and commit.
Ultimately, as Vice President of Internal Affairs, my goal would be to support governance processes that reinforce the Strategic Plan’s Engage priorities, creating a strong internal foundation that enhances member loyalty, encourages long‑term membership, and assist the AARC as a professional home for respiratory therapists throughout their career.
Explain your vision in the role of AARC Vice-President — Internal. How would you encourage the AARC committees, specialty sections, and other volunteers to contribute to the strategic direction of the AARC?
As AARC Vice President of Internal Affairs, my vision is to strengthen internal engagement by empowering committees, specialty sections, and volunteers to actively contribute to the organization’s strategic direction. I would work closely with specialty sections, especially those with smaller membership, to support growth, amplify their voices, and align their efforts with AARC goals and the future vision of our profession.
I would also encourage collaboration across committees and specialty sections to promote research and shared initiatives that demonstrate the value of respiratory care. Supporting research among RTs is essential to assist in advancing evidence‑based practice and elevating the profession. My goal is to listen to members and volunteers, support innovation, and ensure everyone feels informed, valued, and empowered to contribute to the AARC’s mission and long‑term success.
