Ellen Werner


 Progam Coordinator

e wernerEllen joined the WITS team in September 2011.  She earned her B.A. in English from DePaul University, where she also studied Spanish and sociology. During her time in college, she worked as a resident advisor and an Undergraduate Writing Fellow.  It was at DePaul that she became committed to social justice and working to reduce inequality in Chicago communities.  Most recently, she completed an AmeriCorps year of service working at the adult literacy programs at the Christopher House in Logan Square.  There, she tutored adult students, assisted in ESL classes, created curriculum, and managed volunteers.  When she isn't at WITS, Ellen enjoys reading, babysitting, and spending time with friends and family.

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