LOS ANGELES, CA, June 23, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Janet McElligott has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. McElligott has carved a distinguished career in geopolitics, marked by her role as the chief executive officer of McElligott International. The company was established in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic to utilize its global network of political and business leaders to provide personal protective equipment. Her leadership extends to McElligott Associates, a company that specializes in international business and political strategy. Ms. McElligott has served as the president and chief executive officer of the organization since 1993.

Besides her tenured commitments at McElligott International and McElligott Associates in international relations and strategic negotiations, Ms. McElligott enjoyed a diverse tenure as a leader with Rodan and Fields Dermatologists from 2011 to 2024, and as a guest commentator for Al Jazeera English and Arabic between 2008 and 2025, as well as a guest commentator for Saudi TV, UAE TV, Turkish TV, Sudan TV, and Egyptian TV. Ms. McElligott's contributions to global peace efforts were also underscored by her groundbreaking position as the first female political advisor to an Arab head of state, where she played a pivotal role in facilitating peace negotiations.

Among other noteworthy roles, Ms. McElligott's career trajectory includes significant contributions, such as serving on the Sudan Research Team for the Small Arms Survey and holding the position of vice president at C3i, an organization providing the first health and safety laws for Chinese workers. She was also a program director at Beijing Language and Culture University and worked on the personal staff of President George H.W. Bush at the White House. Ms. McElligott's early professional experiences include operations management at Potomac Marine International Inc. and program direction at the Shanghai Institute of Science and Technology, running the first US-China Exchange agreement.

Ms. McElligott's professional journey began at a young age when she was appointed as a receptionist in the U.S. Senate, quickly advancing due to her exceptional writing skills. By age 21, she became the youngest foreign affairs and defense advisor in the Senate, leading to recruitment by the FBI for her expertise on issues involving major global powers. Ms. McElligott's involvement in international crises included advising U.S. Congress during the Tiananmen Square incident and acting as a liaison between the FBI and Arab intelligence focusing on Osama bin Laden and counterterrorism in Sudan. She was key in arranging the first visit of Sudan's President Omar Bashir to the Vatican to discuss human rights.

Ms. McElligott's academic foundation is rooted in a Bachelor of Arts in communications from the University of Portland, completed in 1983. This education laid the groundwork for her adept communication skills, which have been instrumental throughout her career. Her proficiency in Arabic, certified by the British Council with a Level II Arabic certification in 2000, has been crucial in Ms. McElligott's diplomatic engagements and intelligence work.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Ms. McElligott is dedicated to mentoring future generations through storytelling and media projects. She is working on a book that shares inspiring stories of both success and failure, aiming to motivate young people by illustrating how setbacks can lead to triumphs. Additionally, she is developing a television series with similar themes.

In her philanthropic endeavors, Ms. McElligott is focused on rebuilding war-torn Sudan through a nonprofit organization that aims to establish training programs for displaced individuals facing starvation. She is actively engaged in securing funding for reconstruction efforts, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to humanitarian causes and international development.

Lauded for her success, Ms. McElligott's commitment to collaboration and resilience is reflected in her approach to leadership and problem-solving. She attributes her accomplishments to valuing collective achievements over individual recognition, emphasizing that actual progress stems from standing up for others. Ms. McElligott's philosophy encourages resilience and constructive feedback as pathways to improvement.

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