Mary Pelican
About Mary Pelican
Mary Pelican serves as the Vice President of Finance at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, having previously held the position of Senior Director of Finance at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago for 20 years.
Work at Greater Chicago Food Depository
Mary Pelican has served as the Vice President of Finance at Greater Chicago Food Depository since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organization. Her leadership focuses on ensuring financial stability and transparency, which are critical for the effective functioning of a nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger in the Chicago area.
Previous Experience at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Prior to her current position, Mary Pelican worked at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago as the Senior Director of Finance, Foundation from 2001 to 2021. During her 20 years there, she managed financial data for a comprehensive campaign valued at $650 million and developed reporting packages that resulted in multiple financial improvements. Her oversight included the financial management of IRS Tax Form 990, budget, and audit processes.
Education and Expertise
Mary Pelican earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) degree in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame, where she studied from 1991 to 1995. Her educational background laid the foundation for her expertise in financial management and accounting, which she has applied throughout her career in the nonprofit sector.
Financial Achievements at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
During her tenure at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Mary Pelican played a key role in a project that improved the hospital's financial standing and increased unrestricted net assets by $100 million. Her contributions to financial reporting and management significantly enhanced the hospital's financial health.