Denise Ellestad

Denise Ellestad began serving as associate dean for external relations in 2017. She oversees the School of Humanities and Sciences development, public relations, and alumni relations efforts. Denise has worked at H&S for seven years, most recently as the senior director of development. Prior to joining H&S, Denise worked as a development officer at the School of Medicine. Denise has a bachelor's degree in Greek and Latin from Stanford.

Denise is an avid trail runner and cyclist and has two very athletic dogs that keep her busy.