Ellie has a career spanning over twenty years in the philanthropic world, having transitioned from law to become a philanthropic consultant and entrepreneur specializing in raising funds and building strategic partnerships for both traditional nonprofits and social entrepreneurship ventures. Ellie holds a JD from NYU School of Law and a BA from Brown University, Magna Cum Laude with Honors. She is currently a member of the Law Alumni Board at NYU School of Law, the Brown Leadership Council, and serves on the Honorary Council of the Prince Edwards Foundation. In 2022, Ellie founded ERM Consulting LLC, focusing on children’s mental health, music, education, and Asia relations by creating bridges to the U.S. through arts, culture, and policy. In 2022, she also began co-running a small family foundation, The Manko Family Foundation, where she works on its growth and mission.
Clementina Arts Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered in the state of connecticut