Ellie Reynolds ’28 is from Winston-Salem, NC. As a Business Administration and Public Policy double major with a minor in History, Ellie’s professional interests include economic and community development, nonprofit consulting, and public policy. Ellie decided to become a Luther Hodges Scholar because the program aligns with her vision of cross-sector, community-centered leadership to solve important problems. Ellie values the program’s emphasis on leadership development, innovation, and connecting students with opportunities that create lasting value for communities.

In addition to being a Luther Hodges Scholar, Ellie is the treasurer for JaxTHRIVE@UNC, vice president of communications for Delta Sigma Pi (Alpha Lambda Chapter), and a member of the Nonprofit and Public Sector Club, Carolina Women in Business, Undergraduate Consulting Club, The Order of the Bell Tower, and the UNC Ski and Snowboard Team. She also works as a business development intern at Fountainworks. Ellie’s hobbies include cooking new dishes, hot yoga, solo traveling, hiking, and learning to play the guitar.