Ellen Waggoner Roeder
About Ellen Waggoner Roeder
Ellen Waggoner Roeder serves as the Program Coordinator for Global Pro Bono at PYXERA Global, where she manages client relationships and provides logistical support for projects worldwide. She has a diverse academic background in Latin American studies and extensive experience in international networks and strategic methodologies.
Work at PYXERA Global
Ellen Waggoner Roeder serves as the Program Coordinator for Global Pro Bono at PYXERA Global. In this role, she provides logistical support for Global Pro Bono projects across 12 global regions. She co-creates strategic methodologies aimed at integrating the public, private, and social sectors. Additionally, she manages client relationships with Fortune 100 companies and consults with various stakeholders on interdisciplinary matters related to systems change. Her work focuses on fostering collaboration and enhancing the impact of pro bono initiatives.
Previous Experience
Before her current role, Ellen worked as the Executive Director at Coletivo Oro Orum from 2018 to 2020. This position was based in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, and she operated remotely. She also held a freelance position as a Translator at Pactera EDGE for a brief period in 2021. Earlier in her career, she was a Marketing Analyst at Tauil & Chequer Advogados Associado a Mayer Brown from 2015 to 2017 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. These roles contributed to her diverse skill set and experience in various sectors.
Education and Expertise
Ellen Waggoner Roeder has a strong academic background in Latin American studies and languages. She earned a Master of Arts in Latin American Studies from The University of Texas at Austin from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Portuguese and Spanish at Tulane University from 2011 to 2015. She also studied History of Cuban Nationalism at the University of Havana and Brazilian Studies at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, both through study abroad programs. Her education supports her research focus on international networks of exploitation and abuse.
Research Background
Ellen has a research background that emphasizes the qualitative aspects of international networks of exploitation and abuse for political and economic gain. This focus informs her work in systems change and interdisciplinary consultation, allowing her to address complex issues within the public, private, and social sectors. Her research experience enhances her ability to analyze and contribute to discussions on systemic challenges and solutions.