Ellen Cleeren has extensive experience in the communication and journalism sectors, currently serving as a communicatiemedewerker at Fednot since October 2018. Additionally, Ellen has been a journalist at De Tijd with Mediafin since January 2003, focusing on professional services, business consultancy, banking, assurance, and legal and fiscal issues. Prior to these roles, Ellen practiced as a lawyer at a law firm from September 1988 to December 2001. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in law from KU Leuven (1984-1988) and studies at UFSIA (1982-1984), with further education at Erasmus Hogeschool Brussel (2001-2002).