Ms. Ella is dedicated to assisting battered and homeless women from minority, multicultural, and traditionally disadvantaged backgrounds during life-changing events. They are counseled, mentored, and nurtured by her counseling techniques that have been developed over the years. The women, and now men and youth are taught how to communicate, how to form relationships, and the leadership skills necessary to succeed in life.

Her former position as Assistant Director at Naomi Family Residence through The Union Gospel Mission of St. Paul, MN and as a mental health therapist with Arubah Emotional Health Services have aided in fine-tuning her craft. She has also been the keynote speaker at the Girlfriends Connected Annual Luncheon in Arizona. Ms. Ella believes in giving back by volunteering weekly for the mission. As founder of Visualize the Inner You, MsEllaInspires LLC and the soon release book; “Power In Your Purpose.” With a master’s degree in counseling, psychotherapy from Alder Graduate School and a certified genesis relapse prevention counselor, Ms. Ella inspires by sharing her life experience of overcoming challenges. Her story of illiteracy, drug abuse, teen pregnancy, abortion, and domestic violence has taught her how to persevere while raising her children, being a devoted wife, attending college, and striving towards a beautiful career.

She knows first-hand how to overcome adversity and how to stay inspired to follow your dreams. She continues to grow and become even better at reaching others in need and developing them to be their best. As a wife, parent, and grandmother, her strength and love is alive and visible in her family, friends, and community. She is surely ready to win the hearts and minds of others.