After graduating from Duke in 2018 with a degree in Public Policy Studies and Environmental Science, Ellen moved straight to Oregon and began working for ARCC as a trip leader. She has led trips to Hawaii, the Southwest United States, and Northern California with ARCC. Ellen has also led numerous wilderness trips in the Northeastern United States. Ellen loves to help get young people outdoors and reach their fullest potential through experiential learning and the occasional sprinkle of bad weather.