Ellen is a native of Norwalk, CT but has lived in Raleigh with her husband Mitch and two children, DJ and Sydnee since 2007. They have one furbaby, Bailee. Ellen graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a BS in Management and from Sacred Heart University with an MBA in HR Management. She holds various HR certifications and is a licensed Life and Health Producer. She is currently a Ph.D. candidate, with a concentration in Human Resource Management, at Capella University. Ellen has been an HR professional for over 20 years and is currently Director of Benefits for a local Raleigh organization working primarily in benefits, payroll, HRIS, and compliance. She has served on the board of TSHRM and she has been a volunteer with Dress for Success and looks forward to lending her time and talents to BDFNC.

Term: July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2022