Background
Elcano, Mary S. was born on September 12, 1949.
Elcano, Mary S. was born on September 12, 1949.
Bachelor cum laude, Lynchburg College, 1971. Juris Doctor, Catholic University, Washington, 1976.
Litigation attorney Baltimore Legal Aide Bureau, 1976—1979. Staff attorney Office Solicitor United States Department Labor, 1979—1982. General trial and appellate attorney Office Labor Law United States Postal Service, 1982—1984, executive director Office Equal Employment Opportunity, 1984—1987, regional director human resources Northeast region, 1987—1992, senior vice president, general counsel, 1992-1999, executive vice president, general counsel, 1999-2000.
Partner Sidley Austin Brown & Wood LLP, Washington, 2000—2003. General counsel, corporation secretary American Red Cross, since 2003, interim president & Chief Executive Officer, 2007—2008.