Ellie Rial

Ellie Rial has extensive experience in environmental stewardship and education, currently serving as the Manager of Donor Stewardship & Events and previously as the Associate Director of Public Programs at Holden Forests & Gardens since July 2018. Prior positions include Urban Watershed Coordinator at DOAN BROOK WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP from 2017 to 2018, Camps and Adventure Programs Coordinator at Nature Center at Shaker Lakes from 2016 to 2017, and Education Program Coordinator at Clark Fork Coalition from 2012 to 2015. Ellie began a career in education as an AmeriCorps member in the same role at Big Sky Watershed Corps, serving from 2011 to 2012. Ellie holds an M.S. in Resource Conservation and a B.A. in Environmental Studies with a focus on Sustainable Watersheds and Water Resources from the University of Montana. Additionally, Ellie studied at The School for Field Studies in 2008.