Ellen Weiss is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in public policy, communications, and association management. She has served in various roles, including as the Executive Director of the Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness and Director of Policy and Communications for the Biophysical Society. Ellen studied MPP in public policy from Duke University and has a deep knowledge of both science policy and education policy issues. She has worked with volunteers and policymakers, developed policy positions, built coalitions, managed social media communications, and edited publications for the Society. Ellen's professional experience includes Legislative Assistant at Office of Senator Torricelli, Associate at American Federation of Teachers, Management Analyst (budget), Presidential Management Fellow at U.S. Department of Education, Research Assistant at Editorial Projects in Education, and Paralegal, Antitrust Division at U.S. Department of Justice.