Ellen Gardner

Ellen Gardner is an experienced professional in corporate philanthropy and nonprofit management, currently serving in Adobe's Corporate Social Responsibility division since September 2022. Previously, Ellen held various roles at the Schultz Family Foundation from August 2014 to August 2022, including Senior Program Officer and Lead Program Officer. Early in Ellen's career, positions included Director of Individual Giving at Teach For America, Development Manager at California Charter Schools Association, and Communications & Development Manager at multiple organizations, demonstrating a robust background in fundraising and program development. Ellen earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy, Politics, and Spanish from Pomona College, and a Master of Public Administration with a focus on Nonprofit Management and Public Policy from the University of Southern California.