Jill Kelley has previously held roles at various levels of international leadership, and was involved in supporting US military operations spanning over 60 countries, collectively known as the US Coalition Allies.
Ms Kelley's networks in, and knowledge of, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and South and Central America have helped advance American interests during the most critical points in current history. As former honorary ambassador to US Central Command General Mattis and CIA Director David Petraeus, Ms Kelley met regularly with Royals, Presidents, Prime Ministers, and Parliamentarians to foster military, security, and economic relationships.
Ms Kelley received the Pentagon's esteemed Joint Chiefs of Staff Award for her leadership, along with the Multi-National Military Forces Award, an honour only bestowed upon a few individuals.
As a former diplomat, Ms Kelley was the youngest appointed Honorary Consul General to South Korea. Her title was bestowed by the President of the Republic of South Korea for her ability and expertise to influence and advance international security, trade and economic opportunities including her help in passing the ROK Free Trade Agreement.
In 2017, Ms Kelley became President of Military Diplomacy Strategies, an international advisory firm that counsels embassies and advises multi-national companies with an analysis of geopolitical challenges with security, trade and economic opportunities across the global community.
