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PRESIDENT & CEO CINDY ELLEK
Strategic Connector. Creative Thinker. Community Builder.
Cindy Ellek is a seasoned entrepreneur, marketing professional, strategic connector, and the driving force for helping organizations be seen, get connected, grow, and thrive!
She is a marketing strategist, creative director, and connector with a passion for helping mission-driven organizations grow and shine. She leads the branding, copywriting, and graphic design efforts for clients across a diverse range of industries.
As CMO, social media manager, and brand voice guardian, she creates campaigns that resonate with real people—job seekers, employers, event-goers, and community members alike.
Her results-focused approach has helped clients elevate brand visibility, increase sales, earn prestigious awards and media features, and drive awareness and donations for charitable causes.
Her creative skills extend beyond strategy and writing—Cindy designs everything from social media graphics, publication ads, and event signage to PowerPoint presentations and email campaign visuals. She also edits video content, adds branded intros and outros, text overlays, and graphic elements to create polished, impactful videos that support her clients’ stories and missions.
Cindy is especially passionate about workforce development, nonprofit engagement, and amplifying the impact of organizations doing great work in the Pittsburgh community.
CINDY'S SUPERPOWER - Making Impactful, Strategic Connections!
Whether it's introducing a nonprofit executive director to a local philanthropic organization that leads to securing a $20,000 grant, helping a local business find a new client that equates to an increase in business by 35%, helping a business find their next hire, or connecting a colleague to a talented photographer for headshots, people turn to Cindy when they need to be connected to someone—or something—they can count on.
Cindy has an unique gift for making connections. She’s the go-to person when someone needs a referral, a fresh idea, or a thoughtful introduction. Her genuine care and desire to help, along with her quick thinking, and creative spark leads to meaningful and valuable connections.
Cindy believes marketing is more than just messaging; it's about building connections between people, businesses, and opportunities.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Cindy brings high energy and commitment to her community service. She proudly serves on the board of Hope Grows, a local nonprofit supporting family caregivers. She contributes her marketing, design, and fundraising expertise as a committee member for their annual Victorian Tea Fundraiser and the seasonal webinar series, In the Kitchen of the Iris Respite House.
As a dedicated member of the McKees Rocks Rotary Club, she serves as the club’s Social Media and Public Image Chair, and actively supports its membership growth and fundraising efforts.
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