Ellen Forthofer

Ellen Forthofer is an experienced urban planning professional currently serving as an Instructor of Urban Planning at Ball State University's College of Architecture and Planning. In addition to academic duties, Ellen holds the position of Senior Manager of Urban Planning and Design at Downtown Denver Partnership, where responsibilities include project management of initiatives such as ¡Viva! Streets Denver and the 5280 Trail. Previous roles include Senior City Planner and Associate City Planner for the City and County of Denver, focusing on transportation networks and multimodal safety improvements. Ellen also has experience as a Communications and Outreach Coordinator for IndyGo, where outreach programs targeted food deserts and community engagement efforts took place. Ellen's educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Urban Design and a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning and Development, both from Ball State University.