Ellie grew up in the small town, Girard Pennsylvania. After graduating from Clarion University with a degree in psychology, Ellie worked as a caseworker. On the side, Ellie began modeling for small companies in the Pittsburgh, Erie and Cleveland areas. Ellie was also Ring-Card Girl for local boxing and MMA events, receiving “Bluegrass MMA’s Ring Girl of the Year” award. Ellie also acted in a Pittsburgh indie film, “Always a Bridesmaid”. Shortly after, Ellie received the lead female role of “Melody” in a web series called “BiPauler”, which follows a young private detective suffering from split personality disorder. After a year of modeling and acting on the east coast, Ellie moved to Los Angeles California to pursue modeling and acting full time. Ellie quickly caught the eyes of local photographers and began modeling for a wide range of companies. She has modeled for fitness companies, swimsuit lines, beauty lines, electronics, and much more. Ellie has also appeared in several magazines and is entering the acting industry as well, so far having appeared in the movie “Adverse”, which follows an angry man seeking revenge for his sister. Her alma mater, Clarion University took notice of her acting and modeling accomplishments and reached out to interview Ellie for their local newspaper.
Ellie is also involved in charity work, having volunteered at the Tri County Animal Shelter in Clarion, PA throughout her college term. Ellie is also a host of “Babes in Toyland” which is a well-known Los Angeles charity drive that benefits The Midnight Mission and Barks of Love charities. The midnight mission is a program that has been in existence for over a century to offer paths to self-sufficiency for men, women, and children struggling with homelessness in the Los Angeles area. barks of Love is an all-breed “no kill” dog rescue in Orange County, CA that is committed to match-making the perfect dogs with their perfect family’s. Ellie was also a semi-finalist in the “Miss Jetset” competition, and helped to raise money for the Andrew McDonough foundation, fighting child cancer.
When Ellie is not working, she loves doing outdoor activities with her yellow lab, Rosalie. Hiking and swimming are their favorites.