She leverages more than 30 years of leadership, marketing and management experience as the Director of Women’s Leadership Programs. Ellen oversees the strategy development, operational plans, and implementation of this critical initiative and is currently a member of the Board of Directors of John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., and Hooker Furniture Corporation, where she serves on their Audit, Compensation, and Governance Committees. Since 2015, she has been an independent marketing and business strategy consultant and executive leadership coach. Ellen received her MBA from the Kellogg School of Management in 1997. She also holds a BS from the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business.