Elliott Kellner is a scientific professional with experience leading multi-institutional sustainability efforts, developing strategic partnerships, and managing collaborative programs. In the role of Director of Commercial Innovation at the Danforth Center, he works to create and execute a broad strategy to leverage the unique resources of the Danforth Center in support of a dynamic regional economy. After completing his doctoral program at the University of Missouri, Elliott served as a research scientist and faculty member at West Virginia University. As Chesapeake Bay Science Advisor, he spent three years supporting the efforts of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to mitigate the impacts of agriculture on water resources.