Hi there! I’m Ellen.
I make science approachable, engaging, and fun.
About Me
I’m a science communicator, writer and podcast producer currently based in a city in Washington famous for a giant statue of a crow eating fries. I focus on educating general audiences about wildlife, nature, and science. Listeners may come for the weird animal facts, but they stay for my my approachable tone, unabashedly geeky humor, and great hair.
My professional skills include presentational speech, short-form writing, podcast production, social media content creation, and unscripted comedy. See my work in more detail here.
When I’m not making content, I’m usually hiking with my husband, reading science fiction novels, playing video games with my two kids, or bothering my cat.
Projects
Just the Zoo of Us
A family-friendly podcast on the Maximum Fun network “reviewing” species of animals, featuring interviews with guest experts
Spellbound & Gagged
An adult-aimed podcast exploring strange and unsettling topics across science, history and culture with guest commentators
The Big Book of Useless Science Knowledge
A book of science facts for middle-grade readers. I wrote the first chapter of facts all about nature!
Are you looking for a…
…Podcast Guest?
I bring energy, humor, and enthusiasm to conversations about a wide variety of topics. I’m experienced at tabletop roleplaying games and unscripted comedy, and I can produce high-quality audio using industry standard recording equipment. I’m a regular guest on podcasts like Let’s Learn Everything and Creature Feature. Check out the list of my guest appearances here.
…Speaker?
I am comfortable speaking in front of audiences big and small, both virtual and in-person. In addition to my many podcast and livestream appearances, I have been a guest speaker for college classes, leadership panels, corporate presentations, outreach events, and televised interviews.
…Writer?
My written content is thoroughly researched, easily understandable, and seasoned with nerdy humor. I have written for both social media content and traditional print. I have the most experience with short-form writing, but am open to long-form projects.
Get in Touch!
Have a collaboration in mind? Let’s chat!