Ellen Gardner, CPA has extensive work experience in various financial roles. Ellen is currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Chesapeake Conservancy since January 2020. Prior to that, they held the position of Chief Financial Officer at Entrepreneurs' Organization from 2016 to 2019. Ellen also served as the Chief Operating Officer at Community Connections, Inc. from 2011 to 2016. Throughout their career, Ellen has held various financial positions, including CFO and COO at The Roberts Group LLC from 2006 to 2010, CFO at Community Connections, Inc. from 1997 to 2006, and Senior Manager at Beers + Cutler in 2000. Ellen has also been involved as a member of the Board of Directors at SECU since 2000. Ellen's extensive experience and expertise in finance make their a valuable asset in any organization.
Ellen Gardner, CPA, has a comprehensive education history. Ellen earned their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Economics from Goucher College, where they studied from 1979 to 1983. Following that, they pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Finance, General, at Loyola University Maryland, from 1984 to 1987. These educational accomplishments have laid a strong foundation for their professional career in accounting and finance.
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Chesapeake Conservancy
Chesapeake Conservancy is a nonprofit organization based in Annapolis, Maryland. We are a team of conservation entrepreneurs. We believe that the Chesapeake is a national treasure that should be accessible for everyone and a place where wildlife can thrive. We use technology to enhance the pace and quality of conservation, and we help build parks, trails and public access sites. With global calls to protect 30% of land by 2030 as a climate solution, Chesapeake Conservancy uses artificial intelligence and groundbreaking data to accelerate progress in conserving landscapes vital to the Bay’s health and its cultural heritage while equitably connecting people to the Chesapeake. We are a leading partner in the coalition working to establish a Chesapeake National Recreation Area which would bring National Park Service status to the Chesapeake. We are proud to play a major part in protecting special places around the Chesapeake Bay watershed, including a national marine sanctuary, a national monument, a national trail, a national historical park, and expanding national wildlife refuges, state parks, county parks and city parks. We believe that people need to enjoy the Bay in order to vote for it, volunteer for it, or maybe even commit their career to striving for a healthier Bay. Our mission: To conserve and restore the natural and cultural resources of the Chesapeake Bay watershed for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of this and future generations. We serve as a catalyst for change, advancing strong public and private partnerships, developing and using new technology and empowering environmental stewardship. Our objective is to accelerate progress to conserve 30% of the Chesapeake watershed by 2030 by equitably connecting people to the Chesapeake while conserving and restoring priority lands and waters.