As a program coordinator, Ellen's primary focus involves coordinating activities for the Windows and Emerging Technology Initiatives. Ellen has been passionate about working in the energy sector ever since attending Gustavus Adolphus College studying environmental studies, geography, and Spanish language and culture.

Her previous experience includes working as Sustainability Intern at Gustavus Adolphus with a focus on streamlining energy initiatives, co-authoring a published research paper highlighting the benefits of citizen science during a milkweed study done across the United States, and her work as an Energy Analyst tasked with coordinating and conducting energy audits, establishing relationships with utilities and other market actors, and extensively analyzing data for the reduction of energy consumption on a case by case basis.

Co-Author of the Following Publication:
- "Coordinated Distributed Experiments in Higher Education: A Low Barrier to Entry and Potential for Student Projects" in the Bulletin: Ecological Society of America Journal

Member of the Following Honor Societies:
- Sigma Delta Pi National Honor Society in Spanish
- Gamma Theta Upsilon International Geographical Honor Society
- Alpha Alpha Alpha Honor Society

Other Accomplishments:
- All-American and All-Academic District Swimmer
- Gustavus Adolphus Dean's List 2020-2023