Elizabeth B.

Elizabeth B. has extensive work experience in various organizations and roles. Elizabeth is currently the Director of Corporate And Foundation Relations at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation since October 2022. Prior to this, they were the Managing Director of True North Project, a nonprofit that explores possibilities through the arts, starting from November 2022.

Elizabeth has also worked at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, where they served as the Grants & Reporting Officer from June 2020 to October 2022, and later as the Manager of Institutional Partnerships from August 2020 to June 2022. Elizabeth was responsible for raising philanthropic support and building relationships with foundations, government agencies, and corporations.

Before joining the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Elizabeth held various positions at the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company. Elizabeth started as a Development Assistant for the Capital Campaign in December 2012 and was later promoted to Development Manager, where they successfully increased government and foundation funding. Additionally, they served as the Finance Manager, where they professionalized financial procedures and managed the company's finances.

Elizabeth's earlier work experience includes freelance musician roles in the Greater Baltimore/Washington area and administrative positions at Howard Community College, where they worked as an assistant to the Coordinator of The Music Institute and the Music Department. Elizabeth also worked as a stage manager for the Monteabaro Recital Hall.

Elizabeth gained further experience in arts administration as an Intern at the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. These internships allowed their to develop marketing plans and utilize patron and donor information for targeted efforts. Elizabeth also pursued a Master's degree in Arts Administration at Goucher College, which culminated in the publication of their major paper.

In addition, Elizabeth worked at the Howard County Arts Council, where they were involved in information and visitor services. Elizabeth was responsible for fostering the arts and supporting local artists and organizations.

Overall, Elizabeth B. has a diverse background in arts administration, fundraising, finance, and project management.

Elizabeth B. obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Romance Languages (French, Italian) from The Johns Hopkins University in 2005. Elizabeth also received a Bachelor of Music degree in Oboe Performance from The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University in the same year. Additionally, they earned a Master of Arts degree in Arts Administration from Goucher College between 2006 and 2010.