Ellen Lennard
About Ellen Lennard
Ellen Lennard is the Executive Assistant to the President and Chief Operations Officer at project44, with a diverse background in legal assistance and administrative roles.
Current Title and Role
Ellen Lennard serves as the Executive Assistant to the President and Chief Operations Officer at project44. In this role, Ellen provides high-level administrative support, managing schedules, communications, and other essential duties to assist the executive leadership team. Her responsibilities include coordinating various activities and projects that are crucial for the efficient operation of the organization.
Career at project44
Ellen Lennard has been with project44 since 2021, during which she has held various executive assistant roles. She started as Executive Assistant to the Chief Development Officer from 2021 to 2022. She then transitioned to support the Chief Product Officer from 2022 to 2023. Currently, she is the Executive Assistant to the President and Chief Operations Officer. Throughout her tenure, she has been based in Chicago, Illinois, demonstrating a consistent track record in executive-level support.
Previous Experience in Legal Assistance
Before joining project44, Ellen Lennard gained extensive experience in legal assistance. She worked at Bischoff Partners LLC as an Executive Assistant / Paralegal from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she served as an Executive Assistant at Alter, Kendrick & Baron, LLP from 2019 to 2020. Early in her career, she worked at the Law Offices of Sandy Isaacson as a Legal Assistant from 2011 to 2014. This experience has equipped her with a robust skill set for handling complex administrative and legal tasks.
International Experience
Ellen Lennard brings diverse international experience to her role, having worked as an English Teacher at NOAM Walkerhill English Academy in Seoul, Korea, from 2014 to 2016. This role allowed her to develop strong cross-cultural communication skills and adaptability, further enriching her professional background.
Educational Background
Ellen Lennard attended Loyola University Chicago, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Her academic background has provided her with strong written and verbal communication skills, which are essential in her roles as an executive assistant and legal support professional.