Ashley Ellis
Award-winning speechwriter who’s passionate about storytelling
- Role
- Director, Marketing at Cure Blindness Project
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ashley Ellis
Senior level communications professional with experience in fields of healthcare, politics, industry relations, journalism and non-profits. Dynamic, autonomous leader using an effective combination of interpersonal skills, high quality writing, creative thinking and strategic planning. Thrives in fast-paced, deadline driven environment. A people motivator that utilizes individual talents to greater team success.
Experience
Director, Marketing
Jan 2024 — Present
Lead public relations and press strategy for Cure Blindness Project, a global nonprofit eradicating preventable and curable blindness by delivering high-quality eye care and building sustainable systems in underserved communities across 30+ countries in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.Drive earned media efforts resulting in an estimated 200 million impressions in 2025, amplifying the organization\'s mission and impact worldwide.Collaborate with development team on cause marketing campaigns to enhance fundraising and awareness initiatives.Author executive speeches for global presentations, effectively communicating the organization\'s vision to international audiences and stakeholders.Curate compelling global content for distribution across all social media platforms, engaging diverse audiences and highlighting patient stories and program successes.Develop internal communications and conduct media training sessions to strengthen team alignment and external messaging capabilities.Produced award-winning mini-documentary on our work in Tanzania.
Education
Denison University
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Ohio University
Voinovich Center for Public Policy Leadership Institute (certificate)
Boston University
Master of Science - MS
Skills
- Social Networking
- Social Media Marketing
- Press Releases
- Social Media
- Management
- Public Speaking
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Creative Writing
- Newsletters
- Publications
- Editing
- Copywriting
- Blogging
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