Writing & Communications

Whether seeking funding, engaging stakeholders, educating the public, or building strategic partnerships, organizations need communications that are thoughtful, persuasive, and aligned with their mission.

For more than 25 years, Ellen’s work has supported fundraising, public education, strategic planning, organizational development, advocacy, and community engagement.

Experience Across Multiple Disciplines

Throughout her career, Ellen has worked as a journalist in Brussels, a technical writer for the United Nations, a marketing specialist for the Peace Corps, an Executive Producer for Hispanic Radio Network, a grant strategist, and the producer of a PBS documentary currently in development. These experiences have honed her abilities to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

Communications Services

Ellen provides strategic writing and communications support for a wide range of products including:

Educational curricula
Fundraising writing including grants, appeal letters, and cases for support
Mass media projects, including documentary film development, video scripts, and radio scripts
Newsletters, news articles, syndicated newspaper columns, and press releases
Journal articles and scientific research
Public awareness campaigns, including multimedia, social media, and print outreach
Reports and white papers
Speeches and presentations
Strategic plans
Websites

Every project is tailored to the organization’s objectives, audience, and communications strategy.

Writing Samples

The writing samples included in this portfolio represent work completed across a wide range of disciplines and audiences. Together, they demonstrate an ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling communications that advance organizational goals and support meaningful, lasting impact.