Ellen Cupo
About Ellen Cupo
Ellen Cupo serves as the Chair's Assistant in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Yale University, a position she has held since 2019. She has a diverse background in communications and public information, having worked at various organizations including Yale University, Parsons Brinckerhoff, and Higher One.
Current Role at Yale University
Ellen Cupo serves as the Chair's Assistant in the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies department at Yale University. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the administration and support of academic initiatives within the department for five years. Her role involves assisting the chair in various departmental functions and facilitating communication among faculty and students.
Previous Experience at Yale University
Prior to her current role, Ellen Cupo worked at Yale University in several capacities. She was the Communications Coordinator for the Center for International and Professional Experience from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she served as the Media Coordinator for the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence from 2017 to 2019. These positions allowed her to develop skills in communication and media management within an academic setting.
Professional Background
Ellen Cupo has a diverse professional background. She worked as the Deputy Public Information Coordinator at Parsons Brinckerhoff in New Haven, Connecticut, from 2012 to 2013. Her experience also includes roles as an Account Executive at Big Voice Communications, LLC from 2013 to 2015, and as an Information Technology Assistant at Wiggin and Dana LLP in 2009. These roles contributed to her expertise in public information and communications.
Educational Background
Ellen Cupo studied at New York University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Media, Culture & Communication from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, she attended the Educational Center for the Arts, focusing on Music Performance from 2002 to 2006. She also participated in a Semester Abroad program at UPAEP, studying Ciencias de Comunicaciónes from 2008 to 2009. Her educational experiences have shaped her career in communications and media.
Early Career Experience
Ellen Cupo began her career with various internships and entry-level positions. She was a Marketing Intern at Perks Consulting in 2010 and participated in the Professional Development Rotational Program at Higher One from 2010 to 2012. These early experiences provided her with foundational skills in marketing and professional development, which she has built upon throughout her career.