Ellen is the Chief Finance & Operations Officer at GMA, where she plays a pivotal role in overseeing finance, operations, and human resources, ensuring the organization’s short and long-term health. She is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in finance and operational leadership, specializing in climate and energy sectors.
Before her current position, Ellen was the CFO/COO at Fresh Energy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to shaping clean energy policy in Minnesota and producing the national Energy News Network. She also served as the CFO/COO and sustainability director at a climate-positive outdoor apparel company. Ellen specializes in bringing teams and missions to life through sound financial guidance and management, human resource development, and effective systems and processes that support substantial organizational growth.
She holds a bachelor's degree in environmental studies and an MBA and is an accredited executive leadership coach. Ellen also holds certificates in fundraising, project management, and a mini nonprofit MBA from the University of St. Thomas and is the treasurer of the Fresh Energy Board of Directors. She is based in Minneapolis.