Ellen Lopez
Research Coordinator- Education
Bachelors of Social Work, University of Georgia 2021
Masters of Social Work, University of Georgia, 2022
Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership, University of Georgia, 2022
- Biography
Ellen is a Research Coordinator at the Center for Leadership in Disability. She leads the implementation of the Georgia Statewide Disability & Health Linkage Program. In her role as the lead linkage coordinator, she focuses on supporting and connecting adults with disabilities who have unmet health needs to preventive healthcare, health education programs, and various health resources available in their communities. Her main goal is to empower participants to take control of their health and healthcare choices. This includes educating them on effective health practices and helping them locate accessible providers. Ellen also has a strong background in public health program development and coalition-building, particularly within Spanish-speaking communities.