AGAPE Central New York Family Support Specialist

ellen@affcny.org | 607-272-0034 

Ellen started with the Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York in May of 2019. She is an adult adoptee and a kinship caregiver for her grandson.

Professionally, Ellen has been working in the non-profit sector for the last 4 years with the American Red Cross as a Preparedness Specialist and also with various non-profits in a volunteer capacity. Ellen continues her work as a dance teacher and choreographer of 25 years in and around Central New York.

Ellen has a degree in Public Affairs and Dance Education. She holds a certification in Peer Recovery Support and volunteers in domestic violence support groups, substance use disorder groups and families affected by mental illness groups.  

Ellen lives with her son and grandson in Cazenovia.