Ellen Maria Johnson
Summary
A fourth-year public policy major, minoring in sustainability. Organized, hardworking, success-driven and passionate about giving back. Experienced in collaborating with others as well as various organizations to make a difference in my community, especially relating to environmental science and sustainability.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Internship
Chesapeake Legal Alliance
Annapolis, Maryland
06.2026 - Current
- Created and edited content for website, newsletters, press releases, social media posts, and other marketing materials.
- Developed outreach materials to promote awareness of policy initiatives.
- Collaborated with team members to draft policy briefs and reports.
- Assisted in organizing stakeholder meetings and community engagement sessions.
- Developed communication materials for internal and external stakeholders.
Internship
Go Green
Ocean City, MD
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Summer internship facilitating interviews with participating businesses and directing short videos to spread publicity about organizations' impact, hands-on experience with Non-profit organization and processes.
Undergraduate Public Policy Ambassador Program
08.2025 - Current
- Attend frequent semester meetings, information sessions, work with faculty, alumni, administrators, and prospective students
Education
Public Policy
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD07-2026
Skills
- Policy writing
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Creative and resourceful
- Collaboration
- Customer service/relations
Other Experience
- Assateague Crabhouse: Waitress, collaborated with co-workers on busy days to attain maximum efficiency and service for customers in a tourist town.
- Kindly Hearts Initiative: Volunteer, work at the Kindly Hearts Initiative headquarters packing supplies for children in the foster care system
Activities
- Alpha Xi Delta Sorority (2024 - Present): Member, actively participates in philanthropy events, raising money for children experiencing homelessness
- Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success (2025 - Present)
Timeline
Internship
Chesapeake Legal Alliance
06.2026 - Current
Undergraduate Public Policy Ambassador Program
08.2025 - Current
Internship
Go Green
05.2025 - 08.2025
Public Policy
University of Maryland, College Park