Sheila Seymour Kelley

Background

Kelley, Sheila Seymour was born in Bronxville, New York, United States. Daughter of William Joseph and Jane (Seymour) Kelley.

Education

Bachelor magna cum laude, Syracuse University, 1949.

Career

Reporter, Yonkers Herald Statesman, New York City, 1950; reporter, editor Close Up column, Herald Tribune, New York City, 1950-1953; writer, producer, Station W National Broadcasting Company-television, New York City, 1953-1954; media consultant to, Senator Jacobs K. Javits, New York City, 1956-1974; press secretary, Senator Jacobs K. Javits, Washington, 1958-1961; account supervisor, vice president, Harshe Rotman Druck, New York City, 1961-1976; founder, president, VOTES, Inc., New York City, 1973-1975; vice president, Doremus Public Rels., New York City, 1976-1986; senior vice president, Doremus Public Rels., New York City, 1987-1990; managing director, executive vice president, Doremus Public Rels., New York City, 1990; executive vice president, Gavin Anderson & Company. New York City, 1990-1996; senior counselor, Gavin Anderson & Company. New York City, 1996-1997; principal, The Dilenschneider Group, New York City, since 1997.

Achievements

• Sheila Seymour Kelley has been listed as a noteworthy Public relations executive, crisis consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Public Rels. Society American (accredited), Women Executives Public Rels. (pres.1987-1988), Phi Beta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, golf, gardening.

Connections

Married Robert Max Kaufman, 1959.

Father:

William Joseph Kelley

Mother:

Jane (Seymour) Kelley

Spouse:

Robert Max Kaufman