Ellen Winiarczyk

Bio

Ellen Winiarczyk (win-ar-zic), Ed.D. is a Teaching Associate Professor for the College of Professional Studies. A DU faculty member since 2018, she started the Nonprofit Leadership master’s program and has directed courses including graduate research methods, leadership development and capstone. For 18 years, Ellen consulted in leadership development, program/grants management, strategic planning, and diversity/equity/inclusion for national and local nonprofits, government agencies, and some corporations.

Education

Ellen earned her Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Denver, her Master of Environmental Studies (MES) in Water Policy/Tribal Natural Resources from the Evergreen State College, and her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Physical Education from the University of New Hampshire.

Professional Background

Ellen served in Washington State government for 10 years leading AmeriCorps workforce development and youth program education. She also worked in environmental regulation. She pioneered collaborative training and technical assistance across four Pacific Northwest states, as well as project-based and service-learning education for AmeriCorps programs. She has been a Bill and Melinda Gates grantee in education management and workforce development. She coached K-12 superintendents and principals for the National SAM Innovation Project.

Ellen has been an executive coach at the Center for Creative Leadership (Colorado Springs, CO) for nonprofit, governmental, and corporate executives. In addition, she has provided training services for the U.S. Department of Interior University, Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation, Outward Bound, and other leadership, learning and development programs.