Jack Kelly lives in Boston. He is a writer and has advised and served, on various boards for political figures, companies and non-profits regarding public health policy and substance use disorder. He was also a founder of a mobile app tech startup, connecting people in recovery to one another from their phones. Jack remains a vocal leader on issues surrounding addiction and recovery. Additionally, Jack holds a political science degree from the University of Massachusetts at Boston. He is an avid runner and has completed the Boston Marathon and over 20 half marathons. Recently, Jack successfully trekked to Mount Everest base camp in Nepal.