isla
Ellie Ashton-Melia is a seasoned professional in community engagement and event production, currently serving as Community Director at isla since April 2021. Previously, Ellie held multiple roles at Clive, including Producer, where responsibilities included integrating client events for major brands like Facebook and Mastercard, and managing technical aspects of virtual events. Freelance work encompassed project management and production for various high-profile events, such as Ubisoft’s press launch for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint and Channel 4’s C4Upfronts. Ellie's background also includes strategic marketing roles at Captify, significantly contributing to the company’s event calendar and brand visibility. Educationally, Ellie holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Aston University.
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isla
We work with agencies and brands, organisers and suppliers to provide guidance and support on environmental issues. We draw on expertise from across the sector to create a powerful network with the knowledge and confidence to facilitate change. Founded by events professionals and industry leaders, isla is a network and action-group. We bring together expertise from across the entire events sector and empower our teams with the confidence, knowledge and resources they need to implement new ways of working. Our focus is in three core areas: zero waste, 100% renewable, and carbon emission reductions. Our goal is to set short and long term targets in these areas and then track, measure, and report to support constant improvement. Through facilitation, education and reporting we will share knowledge, up-skill the industry and track our progress in order to rapidly and meaningfully affect change across our industry.