Heather Ellis

Heather Ellis is an experienced nonprofit professional with a strong background in community philanthropy and grant management. Currently serving as the Community Philanthropy Manager for Oregon Food Bank since 2013, Heather has previously held leadership roles such as President at GPA of Oregon and SW Washington and worked as a grant writing consultant for various clients, including Essential Health Clinic and Metropolitan Youth Symphony. Heather's expertise encompasses database management and grant proposal writing, having contributed to organizations like Pacific Northwest College of Art and Big Brothers Big Sisters. With a Master's in Business Administration from WGU and a Bachelor's in Cultural Anthropology from UTA, Heather combines academic knowledge with practical skills in fundraising and development.