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Ellen is a:
Chief Executive Officer
Ellen is the CEO of GIS Analytic & Conservation Communication Services. With sixteen years of conservation experience and education, she implements GIS and communications solutions for clients supporting conservation and sustainability outcomes. Ellen earned three Master degrees from Unity Environmental University: Environmental Geographic Information Science (GIScience), Wildlife Conservation and Management, and Environmental Studies and Sustainability. She is an intrepid traveler, and has visited forty-seven of the United States and thirty-seven different countries.
Researcher
To attain business goals, Ellen analyzes GPS and ArcGIS PRO data in accordance with the business needs and plans for projects and deliverables. This includes data collection, data analysis, and preparation of associated technical reports, as well as, transforming final reports into journal article submissions and conference presentations disseminating knowledge regarding conservation and sustainability.
Digital & Social Media Content Creator
In addition, Ellen builds social media profiles for organizations, uses surveys to increase membership, and provides client outreach. Furthermore, Ellen works with audiobook editing. She is an experienced communicator with ArcGIS PRO and MS Office, Word Doc, and Powerpoint, SurveyMonkey, Google Forms, and Google Docs to shape a sustainable future for the planet through successful stakeholder engagement. Ellen also volunteers for the Saola Foundation as its Social Media Coordinator, and volunteers for the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre as its North American Coordinator.
Leader
Ellen is a Division Director, a Toastmasters Leader managing 20 Corporate and Community Chapters in the Houston Area. She wears multiple hats to lead and promote the organization across the States and Internationally. Ellen is a public speaker and a coordinator hosting events with larger groups. She also speaks professionally for several wildlife and conservation organizations while facilitating solutions-minded thinking focused on environmental health and safety to protect business investments and the environment.
Services
ArcGIS Pro & GPS
Analyzes data in accordance with business needs and deliverables. This includes data collection, data analysis, and preparation of associated technical reports.
Creates and Delivers Presentations
Creates and delivers meeting and conference presentations disseminating knowledge regarding conservation and sustainability.
Writes for Publication
Transforms final reports into journal article submissions.
Builds Social Media Sites
Builds social media profiles for organizations, uses surveys to increase membership, unifies messaging, and provides client outreach.
Video Subtitling & Editing
Edits and subtitles videos, especially for people with English as a second language.
Audiobook Editor
Edits and voice overs to create audiobooks.
Our Clients Say
José Garrido
National Programs Director
Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy
"Ellen brought exceptional skill and dedication to her work with ARC. Her broad-scale threat analysis brought scientific rigor, creativity, and strong GIS expertise to one of ARC’s most important challenges—understanding the risks facing Priority Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Areas (PARCAs). Ellen’s ability to synthesize complex spatial data into clear conservation priorities provided us with a valuable framework that we will continue to use in our planning and prioritization efforts. We greatly appreciate her professionalism and dedication, and we look forward to seeing her continue to advance conservation through her GIS Analytic & Conservation Communication Services."
