Monument Advocacy Adds Sean Kelly to Public Affairs Practice 

For Immediate Release 
June 1, 2026 
Contact: Ben Tugendstein 
ben@monumentadvocacy.com 

Kelly Brings Hill, Administration, and Corporate Experience to Monument 

WASHINGTON – Monument Advocacy today announced that Sean Kelly has joined Monument Advocacy as a Vice President of Public Affairs. In this role, based in Monument’s Washington, DC office, Sean will leverage his wide-ranging experience to advance the policy priorities of Monument’s clients navigating the intersection of transportation, technology, energy, and aviation policy. 

Sean brings extensive experience in public affairs, strategic communications, and policy spanning more than a decade in Washington. On Capitol Hill, Sean spent nearly four years as Press Secretary to Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) on the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee, where he led communications strategy across the Committee’s commerce, technology, energy, and environment portfolio. He also served as a speechwriter to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, advising senior leadership on messaging and strategic communications for major regulatory initiatives. He most recently served as Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy at Atlas Air Worldwide, where he led engagement with Congress, federal agencies, and industry stakeholders on key aviation, environmental, and labor policy priorities.  

“Sean was an invaluable member of the Energy and Commerce Committee team, bringing a unique combination of strategic communications expertise, political insight, and sound judgment to some of the Committee’s most high-profile priorities,” said Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers. “He played an integral role in shaping messaging across our technology, telecommunications, energy, and environment agenda while building strong relationships with national media. Sean always brought a thoughtful, steady presence to high-pressure moments and consistently approached every challenge with professionalism. He is someone I could always count on, and I have no doubt Sean will continue to be an asset with whomever he works with.” 

“Sean’s background is exactly the kind of well-rounded experience our clients deserve,” said Jill Jackson, Managing Partner of Public Affairs at Monument. “The combination of his Energy and Commerce Committee tenure, his time at DOT, and his work in the private sector gives Sean a rare vantage point that will deliver immediate value for our clients. We’re thrilled to welcome Sean to Monument.” 

“Monument has built something special,” said Sean Kelly. “It’s a firm that brings genuine expertise and a bipartisan approach to the most complex policy challenges in Washington. I’m excited to take this next step and to bring everything I’ve learned – from the Energy and Commerce Committee to the private sector – to bear for Monument’s clients. As someone who comes from Washington state, it’s gratifying to work for a firm with deep ties to both Washingtons. I can’t wait to get to work.” 

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About Sean Kelly 

Sean Kelly is a seasoned government relations and public affairs professional with deep expertise in transportation, technology, energy, and aviation policy. Previously, Sean served as Press Secretary to Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers on the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee, leading communications for one of Congress’s most consequential committees during a period of landmark bipartisan activity on data privacy, broadband, AI, and energy policy. He also served as a Speechwriter in the Office of the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Transportation under Secretary Elaine Chao, advising senior leadership across the FAA, NHTSA, and PHMSA. He most recently worked at Atlas Air Worldwide, where he served as Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy, supporting the company’s Congressional and regulatory engagement strategy. Sean began his career in policy at the Hudson Institute, where he managed public programming and expanded the organization’s engagement with emerging commercial industries. He holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Political Science from Western Washington University. 

About Monument Advocacy  

Monument Advocacy is a dynamic bipartisan firm offering comprehensive government relations, strategic communications, public affairs, and digital services. The firm works with cutting-edge innovators, not-for-profits, Fortune 1000 corporations, and C-suite leaders to elevate their brand and shape the public policies that drive their success, empowering both established and emerging enterprises to effectively navigate today’s complex and crowded public policy marketplace. Learn more about Monument Advocacy here. 

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