Mary Kissel is an American journalist best known for playing Host in Opinion Journal.
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Best Known For:The television program The Stephens Analysis
Breakthrough:Became a leading conservative voice on foreign policy through her tenure on the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board in 2004
10 Quick Facts About Mary Kissel
- Full Name: Mary Kissel
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist
- Known For: The television program The Stephens Analysis
- Current Role: Executive vice president and senior policy advisor
- Current Employer: Stephens Inc
- Place of Birth: South Florida
- Marital Status: Married
- Beats: Politics / Government, Business / Economy, and International / Foreign Affairs
- Notable Work: Opinion Journal

Mary Kissel Age
Mary Kissel's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Lawrence University and Johns Hopkins University (SAIS).
- Lawrence University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Government
- Johns Hopkins University (SAIS)
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: International Economics
Career & Work
Mary Kissel's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with U.S. Department of State and Wall Street Journal.
Organization: U.S. Department of State
Role: Senior Advisor to the Secretary of State
Period: 2018–2021
Details: Advised on foreign policy and strategic communications.
Organization: Wall Street Journal
Role: Editorial Board Member
Period: 2004–2018
Details: New York City · Served as the Asia Opinion Editor based in Hong Kong before moving to the New York editorial board.
Rise to Fame
Mary Kissel rose to prominence for her role on the television show Opinion Journal.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Opinion Journal (Host)
Notable Coverage
- Global Foreign Policy and Economic Strategy - Wall Street Journal / FOX News - Expert analysis on Asia-Pacific relations and international trade
Lesser Known Facts
- Before journalism, she worked in the fixed income division at Goldman Sachs in London.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Mary Kissel
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: South Florida
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
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Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/marykissel









