Ellen is a dynamic facilitator and speaker, bringing formal certifications and 20+ years’ experience in planning, public engagement, visual communications and project management to her work. Her clients express appreciation for her keen, creative mind and positive approach to solving tough problems. Ellen has a unique ability to get to the heart of issues and bring people together around sensible, practical plans that clearly show the way forward.

Her specialty areas including housing and homelessness, coalition development, resettlement services, strategic planning and recreation and community planning. Ellen leads Agnew::Beck’s Boise office, which serves the Western U.S.

Ellen is adept in conflict resolution, facilitating productive dialogue and finding common ground to move important projects and efforts forward. Her background in education and communications allows her to effectively engage with communities and constituencies, and her expertise in planning, policy and strategy allows her to support efforts to make real change and impact.

Outside of work, Ellen shows up for her community by volunteering with the booster club and parent teacher organization for her children’s school, and has also served on local NICA mountain bike team and girls lacrosse club boards.