Ellie has a degree in Ceramics from SUNY Albany and a degree in Graphic Arts from Sage, Albany.   She was an award-winning Editorial Artist for the Albany Times-Union and the late Knickerbocker News.  She has received numerous honors and awards from local Arts organizations.  Her current work explores experimental mixed media.  In addition, she is on the Board of the Directors of the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy.