PE
Pelema Ellis
Associate Partner at Buffkin
United States
Overview
Pelema Ellis is currently an Associate Partner at Buffkin / Baker, specializing in relationship development, growth initiatives, and project management. With a background in executive leadership roles in higher education institutions and experience in strategic enrollment, he brings a wealth of expertise to his current role in strategy consulting and business development.
Ellis has held key positions such as Vice Provost at the University of New Hampshire and President at Great Bay Community College, showcasing his leadership skills and ability to drive organizational growth and success through strategic planning.
Work Experience
Associate Partner
2023 - Current
Buffkin / Baker is a partner-led retained Executive Search firm; we have conducted over 1,500 searches around the world, and we are part of the Panorama community. Practice Areas: • Digital Transformation • Healthcare • Higher Education • Non Profit • Private Equity • Technology Buffkin / Baker’s Higher Education practice is one of the most prominent in the country, having conducted over 850 searches for clients that include leading large research universities, AAU institutions, health science centers, liberal arts colleges, regional private and public colleges and universities.
Principal
2022 - 2022
Buffkin Baker provides recruitment services for healthcare, education, private equity, digital transformation, technology, and non-profit.
Vice Provost
2019 - 2022
President | Community Partner
2018 - 2019
Vice Provost
2016 - 2018
Chief Strategic Enrollment Officer
2014 - 2016
Associate Vice Chancellor/Assistant Professor
2011 - 2014
Assistant Dean
2009 - 2011
Graduate Research Assistant
2006 - 2009
Financial Aid Counselor/Program Coordinator
2002 - 2005
Sales and Marketing Manager
1995 - 2002