Ellen Bransford

Ellen Bransford is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in education, analytics, and development. Currently serving as the Director of Development at Cloud City Conservation Center, Ellen oversees grant management, individual donor development, fundraising events, storytelling, and marketing efforts. With a strong foundation in performance analytics, Ellen has held multiple roles at Seeding Success since July 2019, including Performance Analytics Manager and Continuous Improvement Specialist. Prior experience includes serving as High School Dean of Students and Science Teacher at Memphis Rise Academy, as well as teaching special education at IDEA Public Schools, where Ellen was recognized as Teacher of the Year. Ellen’s expertise also includes international experience as a Fulbright Scholar with the U.S. Department of State. Educational qualifications include a B.A. in Economics and Political Science from Rice University.