Susan K. Neely is a change maker and has a track record of transforming industries, building consensus, and using bipartisan partnerships to revolutionize business and politics.
As retired CEO of two major trade associations over 20 years, Neely relentlessly pursued initiatives to ensure the industries were leading on policy solutions to solve societal problems. She drove initiatives to address gaps in retirement security and caregiving as well as to advance financial inclusion. She forged unique partnerships with the Clinton Global Initiative and First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move campaign that significantly reduced calories consumed in the American diet.
Neely has extensive experience in public service at the state and federal levels, serving in senior roles in Congress, the White House, a cabinet department and Governor’s office.
Neely was appointed a commissioner on the Bipartisan Policy Council’s 2025 Human Capital Commission. She chairs the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, and is a director on the boards of the University of Iowa Center for Advancement and the Global Child Nutrition Foundation.
