Ellyn joined the Mt. Vernon UMC staff in February 2025. Originally from Connecticut, she and her husband decided to remain in Virginia after he retired from the U.S. Coast Guard in 2007. They have one adult son, two dogs, four cats and a flock of chickens. A self-proclaimed "Jane of all trades," Ellyn likes to help animals, birdwatch, 3d print, do many crafts and learn new things in her spare time.