Ellen Cianelli, M.S.

Ellen has been working with VT students in Hokie Wellness for over thirteen years. She enjoys meeting students and getting to know them in one-on-one BASICS meetings. Ellen earned her BS in Behavior Science from Bluefield University and her MS in Counseling and Human Development from Radford University. Ellen’s certification as a Mindfulness Instructor is from the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults. Ellen lives an active lifestyle and enjoys the outdoors. She loves to spend time with her family at the ocean and enjoys running, hiking as well as attending various fitness classes.

Ellen’s favorite Brene Brown quote: “Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.”