She has worked with many leadership groups, and has a special interest in collaboration among different organizations, creating alignment of aspirations and strategy. Ellen has held positions with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and the Federal Health Futures Group, coordinating federal agencies. She holds a B.S. in Biology from Penn State, and is a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts. Ellen's pivotal involvement in the Women Inventors and Innovators mural project reflects her commitment to a safer and healthier world, where women are fully represented. Ellen is based in the greater Washington, D.C. area.