Ellen Baxter

Ellen’s career as a consultant draws on a unique combination of skills and experience that have found unity in her life and vocational callings. Her skills as a connective leader guide groups to recognize new possibilities for their future. Ellen’s clients are interested in building strong programs, fortified cross-group opportunities, and agility in change management. Her favorite projects involve partnerships that foster collaborative leadership and distinctly purposeful programs, all while offering a chance for her to be a part of the hands-on work leading to futuristic solutions.

Ellen’s clients are found in faith and non-profit organizations, as well as in the corporate arena. For 25+ years, Her consulting and advocacy efforts include homelessness and poverty, mental health awareness, empowerment of older adults, and victims of domestic violence. Ellen’s core belief is rooted in the knowledge that everyone deserves a fair voice in society. Often her work involves guiding connections between groups who can better serve others through their combined resources.

Ellen’s skills include project assessment/management, program creation/development, strategy visioning, board/team development, leadership development. She has worked as a consultant across 8 states, most recently in Northern California and Seattle, WA.

Ellen is also a pastor for two congregations in West Marin County, Northern California. She loves collaborating with small faith groups to discover new and creative ways to reach their communities. In addition to her work, Ellen is an avid hiker and sailor. She grew up in a ballet company, loves almost all theatre and film, and is a proclaimed ‘very average’ improvisational actor. Ellen is a passionate plant-eating vegan with an ongoing craving for all things chocolate.

Ellen Baxter, Mdiv | Organizational Strategist, Connective Leader, Project/Program Development

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