Kendra Ellis
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Kendra Ellis is a professional leader with over ten years of experience serving as a member of executive leadership teams. Ms. Ellis is currently employed by Embassy Management, a multi-state provider of ID/DD Residential, Employment and Autism services. Ms. Ellis is known for being accomplishment driven with a proven history of working with teams to align systems and achieve integration. Ms. Ellis operates with a focus on organic growth and has partnered with stakeholders to develop policies and design innovative services.
In her current role as Executive Director for Idaho, Washington and Oregon Ms. Ellis oversees operations for a variety of service lines including Residential Services for adults, Licensed Residential homes for children, In Home Intensive Services for children and adults as well and Supported Employment programs.
Ms. Ellis entered the human service field with a passion for advocating for adults and children with developmental and intellectual disabilities. She fulfills this mission through her leadership and legislative advocacy on a local, state and national platform. Throughout her career, she has remained focused on the service needs of each person as a unique individual. Ms. Ellis was nominated for the American Health Care Association ID/DD Residential Services Committee in 2016 and is currently serving her second term. Kendra is a native to the Pacific Northwest, currently calling Seattle, Washington home.