As a tour guide, she has a strong interest in tourism development and local history. Enjoying roles as a ranger at Carrickfergus Castle and as a guide at The Gobbins, she gained practical knowledge in caring for heritage assets and creating meaningful visitor experiences.
Heritage Interpretation is a particular passion of Ellen’s. She actively engages with sector developments through site visits and her membership of the Association for Heritage Interpreters. She also volunteers with organisations such as National Museums Northern Ireland and the National Trust, supporting public access to heritage, visitor participation and collection archiving.
Ellen has lived in Edinburgh and Munich, as well as being an enthusiastic traveller. She hopes these adventures will continue to inform and enrich her development as a future heritage leader.