Ellie Meinen is a seasoned advertising professional currently serving as a Senior Programmatic Strategist at MMGY Global, where responsibilities include leading programmatic strategies for TravelDesk and collaborating with client teams to drive successful campaigns globally. Previous roles include Director of Advertising Operations & Account Management at Near, where Ellie managed client and vendor relationships and oversaw advertising operations, and Director of Advertising Operations at UM, focusing on partner campaigns and data reporting. Ellie's early experience includes positions such as Advertising Traffic Coordinator at WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone, and various roles in marketing and equipment management at Kansas Athletics. Ellie holds an M.S.E. in Sport Management and a B.S. in Journalism with a focus on Strategic Communication from The University of Kansas.