Jill Welch

Jill Welch  
Co-Founder and Senior Consultant, U.S. for Success Coalition; Senior Policy Advisor, Presidents' Alliance on Higher

Jill Welch is a public policy leader with more than two decades advocating on a broad range of issues, including immigration, democracy, education, foreign relations, national security, and the economy. Recognized as one of the nation’s foremost policy experts on international education policy, she has testified before Congress and has been quoted frequently in global media outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Politico. Currently serving as senior consultant for the U.S. for Success coalition,  she has also held leadership positions at the United States Institute of Peace, the Presidents’ Alliance, and NAFSA. She holds a Master of Public Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership from American University and a BA in political science and French from Berry College.