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Today mark’s the final day of public service (1968-2014) for Ellen Miller.
Ellen’s first work in Washington was with Ralph Nader at his Center for Responsive Law and at his Center for Auto Safety. She then worked with Sen. Abraham Ribicoff at his Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs and also with the Pike House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
Following her government service, Ellen worked for two journalistic enterprises, Tom Paine and The American Prospect and also directed the “Project for an Accountable Congress” at the Campaign for America’s Future.
Most of Ellen’s work, however, was invested in the three organizations she created and lead, The Center for Responsive Politics, Public Campaign, and The Sunlight Foundation. All three groups have been focused in different ways on the issues of money and politics, on how our elections are funded, and on accountability and transparency in government. All three organizations continue to exist.
Ellen told a gathering of friends and co-workers last week, “It’s been an incredible run…I’ve been extraordinarily lucky…and I’ve had a lot of fun.” She also said she is “not one bit wistful” as she happily looks towards her retirement and has no plans other than some extended travel, lots of photography, and spending time with her three grandchildren.
PS – For a bit more on Ellen’s retirement, see her Time to Pass the Baton.
Scott Wells said:
Thanks for all the hard work, Ellen. There’s a lot of people to take care of the work you started. (Have fun.)
Elizabeth said:
Congrats! Time for a loft in Kansas City?!
Keith Rutter said:
Thank you Ellen for all your great work over the years!
swati said:
Dear Ellen
Congratulations on your “retirement”.
It was wonderful to have met and worked with you.
all the best!!
Land Wayland said:
To retire is what you do at night when you go to bed. To retire is when you buy a rocking chair and some knitting needles and six balls of yarn and spend your days making the cutest baby blankets. To be retired is to never do anything that makes you tired let alone do it again.
Ellen is a parsec away from retiring or being retired. Just because she has finished painting one masterpiece does not mean she is no longer going to be an artist. There are many other subjects that she has been biding her time to fully explore and add her fully focused creative touches to.
Now may be the time to select her 88 best pictures and create a photo album to pass on to her family and friends with appropriate captions or stories. Now may be the time to take extended trips to all those places she still wants to see or to see again in more depth. Now may be the time to become the complete master of five or ten or fifteen or more dishes in different cuisines. Now is definitely the time to spend doing many things, during the daylight hours, with friends and family.
Retire? Ellen? Hah. Who has the time?!!! That word is not in her dictionary
Congratulations Ellen on reaching this entry on your dance card. But there are many more dances left in this ball and the orchestra is still playing and the music is still filling the hall. Enjoy the party.
Lois Barber said:
Ellen, What a great run! Thanks for all you’ve done. So glad that you are ‘advancing,’ not ‘retiring’. –Lois
Karen said:
Congratulations Ellen!
Enjoy retirement!
Lance Brisson said:
Our country is a better place because of what you have accomplished, Ellen. Congratulations on the legacy you are leaving!
Judy White said:
Welcome to a new world, Ellen….. retirement is great. (Now you can do those workouts at 9 am instead of 6).
Scott Stadum said:
Thanks Ellen, for everything!
Pete kovler said:
congratulations on so many achievements……..
Chris Gates said:
Ellen: You are truly a pioneer and legend in this field and so I’m honored to take the baton. Enjoy your travels but don’t forget to check your email every once in while, your perspective, wisdom and advice are invaluable! Chris
Louise McIlhenny said:
Ellen, your dedication to your many causes has always been an inspiration to me. You can really leave the working world knowing that you made a real difference… That must feel great! Congratulations and love to you… Louise
Kathy Kiely said:
Grace, class and guts! Ellen, you are a consummate role model, leader and friend. Keep rocking the world.
Fran Renehan said:
Very impressive!! Thanks for all the wonderful service that you have provide over the years!! Wishing you continued good health and much happiness..
Ben Shute said:
Ellen,
It was really fun working with you over the years.
Welcome to ‘retirement” – come on in, the water’s fine!
Ben
EllnMllr said:
Thanks everyone for those kind words. It WAS a great run.