Mary Elise O'Brien

Mary Elise O'Brien is an accomplished professional in nonprofit management and development, currently serving as Corporate and Community Relations Manager at the Gary Sinise Foundation since January 2022. O'Brien has also held various roles, including Database and Development Administrator at Meals On Wheels Atlanta, and Marketing and PR Associate at A. Brown Olmstead Associates, where key achievements included coordinating significant donations and launching a major capital campaign. Earlier experiences include Development Fellow at Fair Chance and Social Media Manager at Girls Inc. of Memphis, demonstrating a strong track record in fundraising, social media strategy, and event planning. O'Brien's educational background includes a degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.