Ellsworth Welcomes Twila Fisher as new Economic Development Director
The City of Ellsworth is pleased to announce the appointment of Twila Fisher as the new Economic Development Director, effective June 9, 2025.
Ms. Fisher brings over 20 years of experience in both the public and private sectors, with a proven track record in designing and implementing innovative economic and community development strategies. She most recently served as the Director of Community and Economic Development at The Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, where she also led the Hobart’s Run Neighborhood District as Executive Director. Her earlier work includes serving in the Department of Community Development for the City of Reading, Pennsylvania.
“I’m thrilled to join the City of Ellsworth and contribute to its continued growth and vitality,” said Ms. Fisher. “I look forward to listening, learning, and working alongside residents, businesses, and community partners to build on the city’s momentum and create opportunities that serve everyone.”
Ms. Fisher brings extensive experience in forging partnerships, aligning resources with needs, and designing creative solutions to social challenges. Her areas of expertise include municipal and historic preservation planning, workforce development and training, sustainability and climate action planning, and federal and state grant implementation.
Ms. Fisher holds an Executive Master of Science in Cities from the London School of Economics, a Master of Arts in Public Administration from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Columbia University.
“I’m so excited to welcome Twila Fisher to the City of Ellsworth as our new Economic Development Director. Twila was the top scorer in both the resume review and interview rounds and stood out not just for her credentials, but for her genuine passion for community-driven work. Out of a large and competitive applicant pool, it’s refreshing—and rare—to land your top choice. But more importantly, Twila is the right choice for Ellsworth.
She brings a strong mix of academic excellence and real-world experience in both economic and community development. She’s managed complex, high-stakes initiatives like the Thriving Communities grant process—exactly the kind of strategic opportunity Ellsworth is currently pursuing, with the potential to bring tens of millions in investment to our city. Twila also impressed us with her commitment—traveling to Ellsworth in person for both interviews—and with her clear desire to be part of this community. She’s someone who will hit the ground running, take the time to understand local needs, and move quickly to deliver results. We’re thrilled to have her on board.” – City Manager Charlie Pearce
