Tom Mooney

Tom Mooney was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has an eclectic background as a writer, political activist, criminal defense attorney, and he’s presently the Executive Director of The Coalition to Extend Life, the largest political organization trying to bring about a “war on aging’. As a student, he was elected Vice President of the “United States National Student Association"in Washington D.C.

For 15 years Mr. Mooney was a columnist for the Journal papers, and deeply involved with his law firm. In 1978 he was elected to the Maryland Legislature and reelected in 1982. He served on the prestigious Ways and Means Committee helping to oversee the states budget and taxation policies.

In 1986 he ran for Governor of the state. He easily won the primary but lost the General election and returned to practicing law.
After deciding that a “War on Aging” needed political support as well as medical and scientific involvment, Mr.Mooney started “The Coalition to Extend Life"in Washington D.C. which is the largest political organization promoting a national “War on Aging”

Mr. Mooney lives in College Park, Md.; he has four children and six grandchildren .He has received many awards and acknowledgments from former Presidents of the United States, Governors, and other prominent individuals in American society.Also,Mr.Mooney is an avid runner who has competed in marathons and a dedicated cyclist who attempts to live his life as “green as possible.”

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Articles

"Time to Get Involved - Support Life Extension, Politically"   Coalition to Extend Life  Sep 19, 2012

"Obtaining Political Support for USA Life Extension Research"   Ethical Technology  Aug 25, 2012

"Advancing Life Extension via the USA Political System"   Ethical Technology  Aug 14, 2012