Ellen Stafford

Ellen Stafford, MBA, is a seasoned executive recruiter with a robust background in talent acquisition across various industries. Currently serving as a Senior Executive Recruiter for the City of Dallas, Ellen plays a vital role in delivering top executive talent while collaborating closely with leadership to devise strategic recruitment plans. Prior experience includes roles at PDS Tech Commercial, where Ellen focused on talent acquisition solutions in sectors such as aerospace and technology, as well as significant positions at Amazon Web Services, Palo Alto Networks, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Citigroup, and Countrywide Financial, encompassing diverse leadership responsibilities in recruitment and diversity initiatives. Ellen holds a Bachelor's degree in Business from Grambling State University and multiple Master's degrees in Business Administration with a focus on Technology Management and Computer/Information Technology Administration from the University of Phoenix.