Community Board

After graduating from the University of Illinois School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Ellen Cianelli moved to Harford County, Maryland, in 1991, where she met and married Joe Cianelli, a lifelong resident. In 2002, they moved to the Perryman Peninsula, where Dr. Cianelli developed a deep appreciation for the Chesapeake Bay’s ecosystem and recognized the threats posed by pollution. Inspired by local conservation efforts, she co-founded the non-profit 4P Perryman Peninsula Preservation Project, Inc., dedicated to protecting and preserving the natural beauty and ecological diversity of the Perryman Peninsula and Harford County for future generations.

Brendan Patton, a lifelong resident of Harford County, has lived in several areas including Joppatowne, Churchville, Aberdeen, Darlington, and now Perryman. Over 54 years, he and his family have seen the quality of life deteriorate due to overdevelopment and inadequate public infrastructure. An avid boater and fisherman, Brendan has witnessed the decline in local wildlife and green spaces. In response, he co-founded the non-profit 4P Perryman Peninsula Preservation Project, Inc. to preserve the remaining undeveloped farmland and forests in Perryman.

Jim is a Harford County resident who has volunteered his skills as a Public Accountant to assist in the 4P mission. Jim is owner of Walters and Associates P.A. and is concerned with the overdevelopment of the Perryman Peninsula.

Mimi has lived in Harford County since 1970 and currently lives in Perryman with her husband Glenn. She retired from Aberdeen Proving Ground where she worked most of her civil service career at the U.S. Army Environmental Command as an environmental scientist remediating contamination at Army installations throughout the United States. In retirement, she enjoys gardening and outdoor activities along the Bush River to include crabbing and fishing. Mimi has previously served on the City of Aberdeen Planning Commission and actively volunteers at various local organizations. Mimi joined 4P in 2025 with a desire to preserve the natural beauty of the Perryman area, monitor development, and promote public access to this area rich in vegetation and wildlife.