<p>Born and raised in Oregon, Ella has been alpine and telemark skiing for over 40 years. She spent 10 years ski patrolling at Hoodoo Ski Area (National Ski Patrol and Professional Ski Patroller). She loves helping young skiers develop a love for skiing and aims to build self-confidence and a life-long love of outdoor movement. When not skiing, she works as a Physician Assistant and Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at OHSU. USSS Level 100.</p>