Keli McDonald has accepted another three-year tenure as the finance officer for the National Rural Women's Coalition, one of five national women's alliances funded by the Office for Women from the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.

The women's coalition is committed to ensuring better social and economic outcomes for women living in regional, remote and rural Australia and seeks their input through the likes of meetings, summits, conferences and social media.

Ms McDonald runs Kel's Country Pty Ltd, a business solutions and bookkeeping company. She has a passion for helping rural people achieve their business goals and her own career path has provided the necessary skills and experience. 

Ms McDonald worked in accounting in Sydney for many years, and for the former Rural Press and Mars Confectionary.

"So many women in rural, remote and regional Australia marry into farming businesses or become a part of rural communities and have untapped skills and expertise," Ms McDonald said.

"I believe we have some niche skills available in rural, regional and remote areas and we as businesses need to recognise them and utilise this amazing resource."

Ms McDonald said women were "the fabric of these communities" and her organisation gave them a voice at the highest levels of government.