Ellie Bayar

Ellie Bayar is a Senior Grants Writer at UCAN in Chicago since September 2023, focusing on developing grant objectives and submitting applications for financial support. Previously, Ellie served as an Education Program Coordinator at Northwestern University, ensuring state licensure and accreditation compliance for the residency program while managing educational functions. In a prior role as Project Coordinator for Chicago Public Schools, Ellie collaborated with leadership to meet school needs, managed a large team of Care Room Attendants, and handled recruitment and training initiatives. Additionally, Ellie has teaching experience from Chicago Sinai Congregation, where educational plans were created to support student development, and worked as a Law Clerk at Lawrence H. Hyman & Associates, preparing legal documents and organizing case files. Ellie holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from DePaul University, obtained in 2021.