Ellen Torbert

Since March 1987, Ellen Torbert has served Southwest Airlines as Vice President Diversity & Inclusion. In her role, Ellen provides leadership, vision, and advocacy as Southwest continues its work to foster an inclusive work environment. As part of Ellen's responsibility for Southwest's diversity and inclusion efforts, she provides coordination and leadership to the supplier diversity, diversity recruiting and training efforts. Ellen also works with the Corporate Diversity Council on other "Matter of Respect" initiatives and awareness efforts.

Ellen has previously held the position of Reservations Sales Agent, Reservations Supervisor, Reservations Assistant Manager, Manager Reservations Training, Director Reservations Training, and Vice President Customer Support & Services for Southwest Airlines.