Ellen Kinzer
Fundraising and Communications Manager
Ellen officially joined our team in December 2022! She grew up in Illinois, before moving to Wisconsin, where she graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Ecology. She has a wide range of professional experiences, including environmental educator, web-app developer, Maryland state park seasonal ranger, photographer, and fundraising and communications with nonprofits. Ellen is passionate about native plants, sustainability, gardening, and animals big and small. She lives in Brunswick, MD with her nature-loving husband, Bob Schwartz.
Pronouns: she/her





