Staff

Ellen Andrews

Operations Director
Managing day-to-day operations, Ellen Andrews brings a high level of commitment and a wealth of experience to the Panama City Symphony.

As Operations Director, she plays a vital role in community engagement and outreach, supporting the board of directors, staff, and musicians. She fosters donor and patron stewardship and oversees logistical aspects of the symphony’s events and programming.  With a diverse background in the non-profit and financial sectors, Ellen’s experience in customer service, operations, development, relationship building, program management, and public speaking have brought enhanced operational efficacy to the symphony.

Possessing a strong sense of civic responsibility, she has served as a Loaned Executive and Company Campaign Leader for the United Way of Northwest Florida, volunteered with the Northwest Florida Chapter of the American Red Cross, and has been an enthusiastic participant in numerous community events in Bay County. She is currently a member of the Bay County Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee.

For her work with surviving military families, she received the Thomas G. Carroll Outstanding Service Award from the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. Ellen’s writing skills have been showcased in national publications and was invited by former Congressman Jeff Miller (FL District 1) to contribute to special constituent messages.

A Panama City native, Ellen attended Gulf Coast State College with focused studies in Journalism and History.  Away from the symphony, she has completed 10K events at the Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Virginia as well as running events in the local area and is an avid sports fan.