Development Director
Ellen has an extensive background in raising funds for political and nonprofit organizations. Throughout her career she has successfully raised over 100 million dollars for Democratic candidates and organizations at the local, state and national levels. She has served as the chief fundraiser for many state parties, state legislative caucus organizations, and candidates across the country. She has also successfully raised funds for many nonprofit organizations including Habitat for Humanity and Citizens for a Safer Minnesota.
Ellen grew up in Minnesota in a politically active family and has been involved in politics her entire life. As a student activist in the mid-1990s at Minnesota State University, Mankato, she started her fundraising career and has been raising funds since for worthwhile causes.