Ellen Dowling

Ellen Dowling is an experienced environmental educator with a robust background in teaching outdoor programs tailored to North Carolina and South Carolina standards. Currently serving as an Environmental Educator for the City of Monroe, NC since November 2019, Ellen has previously held similar roles at the Anne Springs Close Greenway and the U.S. National Whitewater Center, where a focus was placed on connecting children to nature and promoting environmental stewardship. Ellen's experience also includes roles in finance and administration, such as serving as Associate Director of Finance for American Rivers, where skills in managing payroll and accounting were developed. Ellen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Sciences with a concentration in Water Resources from the University of Vermont.