Ellen develops and implements TDM strategies to reduce vehicle trips and promote sustainable commuting for large-scale employee programs. Before joining ALTRANS, she spent two years as a consultant, supporting both TDM and TMA projects.

With a background in sustainability-focused management, program design, and community engagement, Ellen applies her expertise in community-based behavior change to help organizations and diverse communities shift to more sustainable transportation habits. Her experience includes grassroots outreach, strategic planning, and stakeholder collaboration which she is excited to leverage to encourage commuters to try alternate modes, reduce congestion, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Ellen holds a Master’s in Environmental Studies from San José State University and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Mass Communications and Psychology from Boston University. She is also a Certified Climate Change Professional (CC-P).