Ellen Hender

Ellen joined Vital Communities in 2022 as a Program Manager focusing on projects related to Housing and Transportation. She has worked with individuals, children, and families experiencing homelessness for the past nine years, with her most recent work at the Upper Valley Haven focused on supporting families find and maintain safe, stable, and affordable housing. While earning her MSW she interned with the Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition where she found her passion for engaging with communities to create meaningful and lasting change. She enjoys the beautiful hiking and snowshoeing VT and NH has to offer, as well as roller derby and crossword puzzles. “I value creating change with the community, not just for the community.”