As a Christian womens speaker,MaryEllen has had the privilege of speaking in cozy country churches to a luxurious tropical resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. She loves meeting new faces and making new friends and looks forward to continue delivering messages of encouragement and hope to audiences. Over the years, she has presented at women's retreats, senior citizen gatherings, health professional seminars, domestic violence workshops, volunteer organizations, social service annual meetings, educational forums, teen groups, statewide government symposiums, etc.

MaryEllen's formal education includes:
Master's of Science in Counseling, University of Nebraska-Kearney
Bachelor's of Arts in French and Sociology, University of Nebraska-Kearney
Studies at the University of Kiev, Ukraine

At the age of 19,MaryEllen hitchhiked Europe with her younger brother for the summer on $2 a day.

MaryEllen is a College Counselor and Faculty member. She has successfully taught Human Development courses for many years.

As a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with a private practice for a dozen or so years before having grandchildren,MaryEllen decided listening to her little dimpled darlings was more fun, so she gave up therapy.

MaryEllen has won and placed in numerous writing contests and has been published in various Revues and magazines ... has completed two novels, one short story collection, and one book of non-fiction. She is working toward getting at least one of these published. Additionally, she has another book just waiting to break out of her head.

Last but foremost,MaryEllen loves Jesus more than anything and wants to spend her life being used of Him for His purpose.