Ellen Carlson

Ellen Carlson

Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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I am community-oriented, and thrive in innovative, creative…

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  • Use your Design Skills to end Hunger!

    Use your Design Skills to end Hunger!

    Immediate Assistance Needed! MOM is hosting it’s 8th annual Canstruction® Madison event April 23rd -29th and are in…

  • Why Leslie gives.

    Why Leslie gives.

    written by Leslie Huber, ending hunger through her donations to MOM "Last year, I visited a family I had grown to care…

  • Sending Hunger into Outer Space- Canstruction® Madison 2016

    Sending Hunger into Outer Space- Canstruction® Madison 2016

    A Canstruction® Madison not to be missed! Canstruction® Madison calls on teams to end hunger by building structures of…

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Experience

Education

  • University of Wisconsin-Madison Graphic

    University of Wisconsin-Madison

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    Activities and Societies: Two years experience in lab and presenting at conferences; Led National Conference for a Religious organization

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    Leadership Greater Madison (LGM) provides advanced leadership training to help future community leaders become more aware of the issues affecting our area and the opportunities that exist to get involved. The program focuses on helping participants learn how to develop in-depth analysis of, identify resolution management approaches to, and communicate about, critical public issues while placing special emphasis on contemporary issues, challenges and opportunities, as well as “real world”…

    Leadership Greater Madison (LGM) provides advanced leadership training to help future community leaders become more aware of the issues affecting our area and the opportunities that exist to get involved. The program focuses on helping participants learn how to develop in-depth analysis of, identify resolution management approaches to, and communicate about, critical public issues while placing special emphasis on contemporary issues, challenges and opportunities, as well as “real world” options and experiences.

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Volunteer Experience

  • Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin Graphic

    Board Member

    Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin

    - Present 3 years 7 months

    Poverty Alleviation

  • United Way of Dane County Graphic

    Campaign Cabinet member

    United Way of Dane County

    - Present 1 year 10 months

    Poverty Alleviation

  • United Way of Dane County Graphic

    Board Member

    United Way of Dane County

    - 3 years 1 month

    Poverty Alleviation

  • Rotary Club of Madison Graphic

    Marketing Committee Member

    Rotary Club of Madison

    - 1 year

  • First United Methodist Church, Madison, WI Graphic

    Chair

    First United Methodist Church, Madison, WI

    - 2 years 4 months

  • First United Methodist Church, Madison, WI Graphic

    Council Member

    First United Methodist Church, Madison, WI

    - Present 7 years 7 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

  • Co-Founder

    Kids Code Madison

    - 2 years 5 months

    Children

  • Madison Museum of Contemporary Art Graphic

    Social Media Chair, Volunteer Board

    Madison Museum of Contemporary Art

    - 3 years

    Arts and Culture

  • Madison Museum of Contemporary Art Graphic

    Member, Hair Affair event

    Madison Museum of Contemporary Art

    - 7 months

    Arts and Culture

  • Member, Communications

    Madison Families for Better Nutrition

    - 3 years 11 months

    Children

    Good food for Great Kids!

    Madison Families for Better Nutrition is comprised of parents working for a dramatically improved menu in the MMSD.

    In Spring of 2012, MFBN was featured in HBO's Documentary "The Weight of the Nation: Part Three - Children in Crisis". http://theweightofthenation.hbo.com/

  • Communications Committee & Family Services Committee

    Habitat for Humanity of Dane County

    - 6 years

    Poverty Alleviation

Projects

  • Kids Code Madison

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    Creating coding opportunities for youth of the Madison community.
    kidscodemadison.org

  • FORGE - A public art event and exhibition in the Brass Works building

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    Industrial-sized installations, created by local artists and inspired by the history of the Madison Brass Works building, its workers and the elements involved in the transfigurations that took place on the site. In support of the expansion of the Goodman Community Center, curated by Erika Monroe-Kane and Ellen Carlson. Public exhibition dates June 10-June 17.

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  • Fusion Science Learning - Marketing Consultant

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    Fusion Science Learning (FSL) uses secrets of theater to create outreach shows that actively engage children in learning science. FSL is funded by the National Science Foundation and partially sponsored by Madison College.

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  • Where Are you Going? A community art project.

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    http://whereryougoing.org

    *Where are you going?, the inaugural art installation by E2 Mass Media, is a temporary public art project, is funded by the Madison Arts Commission BLINK Temporary Art Project.

    http://host.madison.com/news/local/around-town-new-madison-public-art-project-asks-where-are/article_42f32fca-fea8-5fb8-8e59-7775ef754fcc.html

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Honors & Awards

  • Governor's Service Award - AmeriCorps*VISTA Alumni of the Year

    Serve Wisconsin

    The Governor’s Service Awards honors outstanding volunteers, national service participants, and programs that have helped to address serious social needs in their communities. These honorees have made significant contributions to Wisconsin through their service efforts. Their generous service is impacting the lives of countless Wisconsinites.

    https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c463fdd3c3a53c04e227a38/t/5cf72884f0289e00016adb80/1559701636311/Ellen+Carlson+GSA+2019.pdf

  • 2017 BRAVA Woman to Watch

    BRAVA Magazine

    The 2017 BRAVA Magazine Women to Watch are a group of 26 diverse women who make great things happen in the greater Madison area and beyond—leading boldly, unleashing creativity, championing change, advocating for women, children and families, and so much more, to improve our community and our lives.

    http://bravamagazine.com/ellen-carlson/

  • InBusiness Magazine 40 Under 40

    InBusiness Magazine

    Every year, In Business magazine’s editorial department selects 40 business professionals or nonprofit leaders under the age of 40 on which to bestow this honor. The process begins with the 40 Under 40 survey; anyone nominating someone else must request that the individual fill out their own survey and submit it to In Business so that all questions can be fully answered. The final selection comprises the top 40 based on demonstrated success in their industry, an active role and commitment to…

    Every year, In Business magazine’s editorial department selects 40 business professionals or nonprofit leaders under the age of 40 on which to bestow this honor. The process begins with the 40 Under 40 survey; anyone nominating someone else must request that the individual fill out their own survey and submit it to In Business so that all questions can be fully answered. The final selection comprises the top 40 based on demonstrated success in their industry, an active role and commitment to furthering their industry, and volunteer or board membership which enhances the Greater Madison community

Organizations

  • TEMPO Madison

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    - Present
  • Rotary Club of Madison - Downtown

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    - Present

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