Overview
Ellen Landers is a senior advisor in Heidrick & Struggles’ Atlanta office and a member of the Social Impact Practice. She works closely with boards and senior leadership teams at mission-oriented organizations to provide counsel on executive leadership, organizational strategy, and board effectiveness.
Experience
Ellen conducts a wide range of searches for universities and colleges, including chancellors, presidents, provosts, functional vice presidents, general counsels, and deans. She also works with foundations, government agencies, associations, and other nonprofits on executive level assignments and related advisory services.
Prior to joining Heidrick & Struggles in 1996, Ellen was assistant general counsel for the State Bar of Georgia, handling a variety of legal and policy issues. Earlier in her career, she practiced law with Smith, Gambrell & Russell.
Education
University of Georgia School of Law, JD
Wake Forest University, BA, with Honors
Harvard Business School, Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Philanthropy and Service
Ellen participates in professional and community activities serving as the board chair at Hands On Atlanta, board member at the Grady Health Foundation, and advisory board member and past board chair of the Georgia Justice Project.
She is also a member of the Wake Forest College Board of Visitors and the advisory board for the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.