Ellen Harrell

Ellen Harrell has diverse work experience in marketing, communication, and outreach roles. Ellen is currently the Director of Marketing and Communication at the National Grazing Lands Coalition and the Owner of Bridgeway Collaborative, LLC. In the past, they served as the Executive Director of the Louisiana Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative and as the Managing Editor of Producer's Voice. Ellen also worked as a Graduate Assistant at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Additionally, Ellen has experience in community outreach and farm business support at Athens Land Trust, Inc., as well as contractor work at Success Labs. Ellen gained valuable skills as a Communications Intern at LSU College of Human Sciences & Education and as a Communications Coordinator at Baptist Collegiate Ministry at LSU. Ellen's early experience includes being a Campus Coordinator at Tapingo, where they utilized social media advertising and promotional events to engage with students.

Ellen Harrell completed their Master's of Agricultural and Environmental Education at The University of Georgia from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations and Applied Communication from Louisiana State University, which they attended from 2014 to 2018. In addition, they obtained a certification as a Certified Emergenetics Associate from Emergenetics International in 2022.