Mary Elsner began her duties at Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA), Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA) and Wisconsin Foundation for School Music (WFSM) in September of 2007. Prior to her present position as Professional Development Manager, she served the associations and foundation as Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director and Program Directors.
Mary has also worked both part-time and full-time in several different business and academic venues, including Acacia Rugs, The Home Depot, Madison Area Technical College and UW-Whitewater.
Mary attended Madison Area Technical College from 2002-2004 as she prepared to return to college. She then earned her Bachelor of Music degree with an emphasis in Instrumental Education from UW-Whitewater in May 2008.