Hi! I’m Ellen
Thank you for checking out my portfolio! I hope you enjoy your time here.
I am a self-driven individual passionate about clear communication and a recent graduate of UMKC with a dual major in biology and communication studies (emphasis in journalism and mass communications). I am striving for a career writing and editing science content for the everyday person.
Outside of work, I enjoy nature. If it’s an outdoor activity, I’m in. My favorite pastimes are hiking, foraging, and kayaking. As an avid reader, my favorite genres are dystopian novels and nonfiction.
I am a lifelong learner and am currently trying to maintain a garden and keep my house stocked with baked goods.
Recent stories
Kansas City’s Rock Island Bridge redevelopment is finally opening over the Kansas River
After years of delays, a historic Kansas City railroad bridge is set to reopen as a unique entertainment destination in April. The redevelopment will allow pedestrian crossings between the West Bottoms and Kansas City, Kansas, as well as elevate space for restaurants, music and events.
University of Kansas Cancer Center offering new treatment so patients 'can enjoy your life'
The University of Kansas Cancer Center is making available a one-time CAR T-cell therapy that could free blood cancer patients from the injection cycles of chemotherapy and radiation.
Missouri has thousands of fungi species. These citizen scientists are helping to catalog them
Citizen scientists across Missouri are helping researchers document the state’s vast fungal diversity. The findings from this MycoMap could lead to applications ranging from medicine to eco-friendly materials.
Author visiting Kansas City explores 'A Short History of Bad Ideas About Women' in new book
Sarah Ruden uncovers how literature about women has been used to justify control over their bodies, starting with ancient poetry through modern debates.
