Coach Ellen, hailing from Fishers, IN, initiated her competitive swimming journey at the age of 8 with FAST. A distinguished swimmer, she proudly represented Fishers High School, earning a place in the FHS Hall of Fame eight times. Ellen's accomplishments include receiving the 'Tiger Tough' Award in her junior year and the Swim and Dive Sportsmanship Award in her senior year at FHS. Notably, she held the school record in the 200 Freestyle Relay from 2017 to 2022, contributing to two different relay teams.

Ellen dedicated a decade to FAST under the guidance of Head Coaches Jay Chambers and Joe Keller before transitioning to her collegiate career at Indiana State University in 2020. Currently enrolled at Ivy Tech, she is pursuing a part-time career in coaching, showcasing her commitment to the sport and its community.