How Kellyanne Conway became one of America's most powerful political operatives

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Kellyanne Conway.

In a single year, senior presidential adviser Kellyanne Conway has gone from an obscure political pundit and operative to a household name.

Widely revered by Trump supporters, she's largely credited with helping Trump make the ascent from billionaire entertainer to the White House, and rarely a day goes by that she isn't being interviewed on TV as the face of the Trump administration.

Contrary to her high-profile role now, Conway comes from a relatively modest background.

Check out the photos below to see her journey from a small-town native to one of the most influential women in the country.