Ellen Girardeau Kempler

Ellen Kempler is a seasoned communications professional with over 20 years of experience working with museums, botanic gardens, aquariums, environmental nonprofits, arts organizations, universities, and colleges. She has directed award-winning communications efforts and has extensive experience as a freelance editor, writer, marketing consultant, content strategist, and workshop leader. Recently, Ellen founded Gold Boat Journeys to inspire creative exploration through travel, and she works as a content writer for various publications, including Medium, Culture Trip, and Culturist. Additionally, she curates Beyond the Bucket List, a RebelMouse page, and publishes Destination Marketing as placepoet on Instagram. Ellen is a published, award-winning poet and holds an MA in Mass Communications from California State University-Northridge and a BA in Literature from the College of Creative Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her professional experience includes working as the Chief Message Engineer at E-Communications, Communications Director at Laguna Canyon Foundation, Director of Communications at Laguna Art Museum, Public Relations and Marketing Manager at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, and Public Relations Director at Natural History Museum of L.A. County.