Ellen Ryan Mardiks

Ellen Ryan Mardiks has a distinguished career in public relations and marketing, currently serving as the Chairman of Golin since January 1984, following roles as Vice Chair, Worldwide Director of Marketing, and Account Executive. In addition to this long tenure, Ellen is a member of Chief and the Page Society, and has held the position of Vice Chair of the Ad/PR Advisory Council at Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia since February 2017. Ellen also serves as a Board Member for Bridges From School To Work and has held various leadership positions, including Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for PR Council, from January 2022 to January 2024. Ellen holds a degree in American Studies from Georgetown University, completed in 1981.