Ellen McElligott
Dublin 6
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Membership & Strategic Partners
Irish Green Building Council
Dublin, Ireland
09.2024 - Current
- Leads strategic initiatives to grow and retain a diverse membership base of over 460 organizations, aligning offerings with the IGBC’s mission and evolving sustainability goals in the built environment.
- Manages a cross-functional team of three staff members responsible for community events, education, and member communications, ensuring a cohesive and high-impact member experience.
- Oversees membership services and onboarding processes, delivering a seamless and valuable journey across the entire member lifecycle.
- Drives engagement through targeted outreach and by facilitating meaningful connections between members and IGBC staff.
- Acts as a key liaison between members and internal teams, ensuring tailored support and maximized value from membership.
- Collaborates across departments to integrate member insights into program development, communications, and long-term organizational strategy.
Senior Advisor
United States Department of Labor
Washington DC
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Subject matter expert in agency missions, policies, and objectives; and the analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for assessing program development or execution, and improving cross-functional, organizational effectiveness, and efficiency.
- Analyzed and evaluated compliance with statutory requirements, terms and conditions, agency policy, and approved documents for a $52 million grant program.
- Participated in planning meetings with high-level federal agency and department officials to develop goals, strategies, and implementing regulations, and to coordinate agency implementation.
- Collaborated with relevant stakeholders to identify the relevant audience, agenda, and logistical details for community and public-facing engagements.
- Represented the DOL at industry events and conferences.
Senior Director of Corporate Relations
American Cancer Society
- Primary relationship manager for a portfolio of corporations, CEOs, and C-suite executives.
- Built the regional corporate engagement strategy and led the execution of the market strategy, focused on renewing/enhancing existing partnerships and developing new community relationships.
Director of G2 Gives
G2
- Handled all aspects of community relations, outreach, and engagement for G2.
- Represented G2 externally in efforts to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, from community representatives to partner organizations.
- Worked with the corporate communications team to create engaging event recaps, promoting the company's community work.
Director of Development
Pat Tillman Foundation
- Responsible for all fundraising and community relations activities for the foundation, including corporate and foundation partnerships.
- Primary contact and strategic partner for major corporate partners, including the NFL, Bose, Barclaycard, and Diageo.
- Spearheaded partnership activations at high-profile events such as the NFL Draft and Super Bowl, orchestrating seamless collaborations to maximize brand visibility and audience engagement on a large scale.
Surface Warfare Officer
United States Navy
- Managed all details for special events, high-level tours, and executive-level site visits as part of the Public Affairs team at Great Lakes Naval Station.
- Selected to brief and escort all dignitaries and VIPs, including the Secretary of the Navy, and the Secretary of Defense.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Administration
DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois09-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
College of The Holy Cross
Worcester, MATimeline
Head of Membership & Strategic Partners
Irish Green Building Council
09.2024 - Current
Senior Advisor
United States Department of Labor
08.2021 - 08.2024
Senior Director of Corporate Relations
American Cancer Society
Director of G2 Gives
G2
Director of Development
Pat Tillman Foundation
Surface Warfare Officer
United States Navy
Master of Arts - Public Administration
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
College of The Holy Cross
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