Staff
Ellen Tillman
Executive Director & FounderEllen graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. in Youth, Adult, and Family Services, where she also served as the manager of the wrestling team. Her experience spans education and youth development roles, including work with Teach For America, the Parent-Teacher Association at the site, city, and district levels in California, Beat the Streets Bay Area, and various positions within her local school district. Through these experiences, she has developed a strong foundation in service-driven leadership and is committed to creating meaningful impact in education, athletics, and youth-focused programs.