Ellen Stepansky is an experienced human resources professional currently serving as the Director of HR and Organizational Development at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy since August 2018, where responsibilities include advancing employee culture through wellbeing initiatives and managing diverse recruitment efforts. Previously, Ellen held roles such as Human Resources Manager and Generalist, focusing on system improvements, compensation initiatives, and compliance. Ellen's experience extends to consultancy in learning and organizational development at Corentus, Inc., and contributions to global compensation strategies at Oxfam America. With a Master's in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from William James College and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from Emerson College, Ellen also brings a background in performing arts, having been a Resident Cast Member at ImprovBoston.