Ellen has always had a passion for working outside and looking after the land, which is why she went to Hadlow College to study Countryside Management and Animal Management. These courses expanded her interest in farmland and freshwater habitats.

Her experience includes working at NIAB as an Agronomy Trial Technician helping develop her understanding of farming, and most recently, at Kent Wildlife Trust as a Senior Farmer Cluster Officer. Through this role, she has developed her knowledge of the Medway Catchment, and has joined SERT to make a difference to this vital river system.

Outside of work she enjoys walks, gardening, and socialising with friends.