2009 Founders Award Winner

Ellen is described as caring, intelligent and enthusiastic individual. As many of the letters from her colleagues, surgeons and past fellows and residents detailed, she has touched the lives of many children with her expertise and nurturing demeanor!! “Ellen puts 100% into everything she does!” was a statement that was read over and over as Ellen’s nomination was reviewed. Ellen has not only touched the lives of her colleagues and patients at Boston Children’s Hospital, but she has also put a footprint on APSNA! She has been a member of APSNA for over 7 years and has served as a board member. She was the Program Chair in 2007-2008 and successfully organized the annual conferences in Orlando and Phoenix. She has also published many articles with topics about pediatric surgery as well as presented at the APSNA conferences.