Discreet counsel for leaders in consequential moments.
Chappell Global Advisory provides strategic communications and public affairs support, crisis and issues management, and preparation for high-stakes media engagements—paired with careful convening support when alignment and discretion matter.
What this work is
Practical, outcomes-focused support for principals and executives operating under public scrutiny, policy constraints, or compressed timelines—where preparation, clarity, and judgment reduce risk.
At a glance
- CNN — 18 years, Washington Senior Editorial Producer, The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer
- NewsNation Senior Editorial Producer at a nonpartisan network based in Chicago
- Deseret News Director of Strategic Outreach & Development (Salt Lake City)
- Peabody + two national Emmys Investigative reporting; 2012 Election Night coverage
Services
Selective engagements. Clear scope. Quiet execution.
Strategic Communications & Public Affairs
Message discipline, stakeholder alignment, and decision support for leaders and institutions facing complex environments.
Crisis & Issues Management
Rapid assessment, risk reduction, response planning, and controlled communications when error is expensive.
High-Stakes Media Preparation
Interview preparation for principals and executives: tough-question drills, positioning, and clarity under pressure.
Introductions & Convening Support
When appropriate, discreet introductions and curated conversations among senior decision makers—focused on alignment, not visibility.
About Jill
Communications and public affairs counsel grounded in major newsroom leadership and high-stakes stakeholder environments.
Jill Chappell Adly is a seasoned communications and public affairs specialist, providing strategic advice, crisis and issues management for well-known leaders, media outlets and executives facing complex issues. She helps prepare individuals for high-stakes media interviews and helps those make connections with key leaders and decision makers. Jill assists C-SPAN’s show Ceasefire, which features long-form, in-studio conversations between individuals with differing perspectives—designed to move past soundbites and offer honest, substantive dialogue. Before that, Jill worked as a Senior Editorial Producer at NewsNation, a nonpartisan network based in Chicago for a few years. Jill also spent some time helping Deseret News in SLC, Utah as the Director of Strategic Outreach and Development. Before joining the Deseret News, Jill spent 18 years as the Senior Editorial Producer for CNN’s Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer in Washington. Jill started her career at CNN in the fall of 2003 as an intern on the Assignment Desk and later promoted to a guest booking position for CNN anchor, Kyra Phillips. In the fall of 2006, she joined Wolf Blitzer and has booked several high profile guests including the Dalai Lama, Colin Powell, Sarah Palin, Richard Branson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Donald Trump, Bill Gates, Queen Rania of Jordan, King Abdullah II, President of Egypt, El-Sisi, the late Senator John McCain, Former House Speaker, Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney, and other political and international guests. She worked on CNN’s highest-rated events in history, including the 2008, 2012, and 2016 Presidential Primaries, Debates, the Presidential Election, as well as both Inaugurations of Barack Obama and Donald Trump. Jill is the recipient of The George Foster Peabody and a two-time national Emmy award for investigative reporting and for the 2012 Election Night coverage. Prior to CNN, Jill worked as a Leadership Program Director for DC Government Officials at The George Washington University and while there completed a master’s degree in Public Administration. A Utah native Jill received her associates degree from Utah Valley University, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah in Communications. She is also fluent in French. She resides in Northern Virginia with her husband, Ramy Adly and two daughters.
Experience Highlights
Selected roles and work contexts that inform readiness, pace, and precision.
Editorial leadership
Assisted C-SPAN’s Ceasefire, supporting long-form, in-studio conversations designed to move past soundbites and enable substantive dialogue. Previously served as Senior Editorial Producer at NewsNation and at CNN’s The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer.
High-profile booking & production
Booked and prepared a wide range of political and international guests and supported major national events, including presidential primaries, debates, elections, and inaugurations.
Awards
Recipient of The George Foster Peabody Award and a two-time national Emmy award for investigative reporting and for 2012 Election Night coverage.
Education & language
Master’s in Public Administration (George Washington University). Associates degree (Utah Valley University). Bachelor’s in Communications (University of Utah). Fluent in French.
Contact
For serious inquiries. Discretion is assumed on both sides.
Private inquiry
Office
Northern Virginia (Washington, D.C. region).
Engagement structure
Retainer and project-based structures. Scope is defined privately. Client confidentiality is respected; no public client lists.