Biography
Ellen is a junior studying nutrition at The University of Texas at Austin. She is interested in improving the health and wellbeing of others, whether it be through better nutrition or public health measures. This led to her involvement with Global Public Health/Water Brigades and Nourish International, student powered nonprofits, and her volunteer work with Meals on Wheels, Caritas Soup Kitchen, and Eastside Community Connection. She is also a School of Human Ecology Ambassador and conducts research on eating patterns and health. Ellen plans to attend graduate school, focusing on the intersection of nutrition, public health, and public policy.