Ellen was born in Jackson and raised in Brandon, Mississippi. A member of Lakeland Presbyterian Church since 1996, she has been actively involved in the life of the church for many years.
After graduating from Brandon High School, Ellen earned a bachelor's degree in Special Education from Mississippi State University, followed by master's and specialist degrees from William Carey University. She has served as an educator in the Pearl Public School District since 2012.
Having grown up in LPC's youth ministry, Ellen began volunteering with students during college and joined the church staff as Youth Assistant in 2023. She is thankful for the opportunity to invest in the lives of students and serve the church that has had such a meaningful impact on her own faith.
Ellen and her husband, Jason, have been married since 2013. She enjoys reading, attending concerts, cross-stitching, and spending time with their two cats, Gandalf and Ivy.