Featured: Dr. Ellen H. Yankellow | Correct Rx Pharmacy Services, Inc.

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The United Way of Central Maryland announced that Dr. Ellen H. Yankellow, President and CEO of Correct Rx Pharmacy Services, Inc., has been named the recipient of its Philanthropist of the Year for 2025. The award recognizes her exceptional generosity and steadfast commitment to improving lives and strengthening communities throughout Central Maryland.

This prestigious award celebrates Dr. Yankellow’s over 20-year history of supporting United Way’s mission to address the region’s most critical challenges. Through her substantial financial support and active leadership, she has inspired others to join the cause. She has had a profound and lasting impact on the United Way’s many initiatives to serve those in need.

Beyond her leadership with United Way of Central Maryland, Dr. Ellen Yankellow has championed education and healthcare. Ellen has supported the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy and the University of Maryland-Baltimore, The Carter Center, Alzheimer’s Association, Archdiocese of Baltimore, Women’s Education Alliance, Kennedy Kreiger, St. Mary’s Seminary, Catholic Charities, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, St. Jude’s Hospital, Covenant House, Helping Up Mission and community well-being through scholarships at Sisters Academy, Cristo Rey, and significant support for Loyola University’s Grief and Trauma Center.

If you had not chosen your current profession, what profession would you choose and why?

From an early age, I’ve always had a genuine fondness for science. If I hadn’t chosen my current profession, I imagine I would have pursued another path in the scientific field. I’ve always enjoyed the sense of discovery, problem-solving, and curiosity that science inspires, and I think no matter the role, I would have found a way to stay connected to that passion.

What was a recent (or favorite) vacation you took?

My husband, Bill Chapman, and I recently traveled to Seoul and Tokyo, and we were deeply impressed by the richness of the culture in both cities. We were struck by the hospitality of the people, the beauty of the architecture, and the seamless balance between history and contemporary life.

What do you do when you want to relax?

Whenever I visit my home on Deal Island (Somerset County), I find myself drawn to the quiet comfort it offers. There is a peacefulness there that slows me down and makes the simple act of reading feel like a treasured ritual.

Favorite book (or movie, band or pop culture item, etc.):

Who: The A Method of Hiring by Geoff Smart and Randy Street

Favorite quotation:

“Great lives belong to men and women who see life as a generosity contest.”

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