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Shantu Ellis

@shantuellis

Strategic Communications Lead. I turn complex ideas and broken workflows into clear narratives and smooth internal communications processes.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to work with mission-driven, advocacy-based organizations in internal communications and brand storytelling. I combine strategic leadership with hands-on campaign delivery, community engagement, and practical systems that help lean teams create measurable impact.

I’m a fractional communications strategist who helps cross-functional teams turn complex ideas into clear, compelling brand narratives. With a strong foundation in journalism and institutional communications, I collaborate closely with leadership, product, and creative groups to refine core messaging and build long-term communication strategies. I thrive on bringing people together around a shared story and driving measurable impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Fractional Communications Lead & Consultant

Current

Self-Employed / Independent

Jan 2011 - Present (15 years 9 months)

Maintains an active independent practice delivering high-impact campaign strategy, media relations, and brand storytelling on a contract, retainer, and fractional basis. Flexes between project execution and embedded, in-house leadership roles for non-profits, foundations, and public institutions.