Kelly Wright

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Kelly Wright

( Mississippi,  )

Cornerstone Government Affairs

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Introduction

Over a decade of experience in government relations, navigating the intricacies of both state and federal legislative landscapes

Previously served as the director of government affairs at the Mississippi Manufacturers Association

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Clients

1) ACT Education Corp.

2) C Spire

3) Canopy Children's Solutions

4) Ceres, Inc.

5) Cornerstone Government Affairs

6) Covington County Hospital

7) DeSoto County Regional Utility Authority

8) Empower MS

9) Entergy Mississippi, LLC.

10) Great City Mississippi Foundation

11) Horn Lake Creek Basin Interceptor Sewer District

12) Jackson County Board of Supervisors

13) Magee General Hospital

14) Management & Training Corp

15) Mississippi Association of Health Plans

16) Mississippi Business Alliance

17) Mississippi Railroad Association

18) Mississippi State University

19) PANOLA PARTNERSHIP, INC.

20) Remitly

21) Simpson General Hospital

22) Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. dba Milwaukee Tool

23) VSP Vision Inc. c/o MultiState Associates LLC

24) Yellow Creek State Inland Port Authority

Biography

Kelly Wright joined the Cornerstone Mississippi team as a vice president in December 2023.

Kelly brings over a decade of experience in government relations, showcasing a diverse skillset and proven ability to navigate the intricacies of both state and federal legislative landscapes. In her most recent role as the director of government affairs at the Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA), she actively engaged with state legislators to advocate for key issues relevant to the MMA. Kelly's responsibilities included monitoring committee meetings and floor actions, preparing detailed position papers on legislation and establishing crucial relationships.

Additionally, Kelly maintained membership activities at MMA, where she oversaw the policy and government affairs committees. She served as a liaison between member companies and various state agencies, ensuring open lines of communication and facilitating collaboration. Notably, Kelly demonstrated her leadership abilities by managing the MMA PAC. She identified candidates aligned with MMA's mission and made recommendations to the MMA PAC Board.

Kelly holds a bachelor's degree in history and psychology from the University of Mississippi.

Last Updated: February 19, 2026