Ellen Cousins focus is on making our Minnetonka community a better place for all of us.
- leading the efforts to fund and build the largest inclusive playground in the upper midwest
- advocating for smart development as a commissioner on the Minnetonka Economic Development Authority
- leading a church group devoted to helping young mothers
- coaching soccer for young kids
- guiding activities in senior living facilities
- raising funds to start new and innovative programs that help students succeed in our schools
- and much more
Ellen Cousins has lived in Minnetonka for over 34 years, in the same home.
Ellen and husband, David, have four children and 2 grandkids.
Their kids went to school in the Hopkins School District. Ellen is a small business owner with a BBA from the University of Missouri - Kansas City with an emphasis in Marketing and Direct Marketing.
Highlights:
Former commissioner for Minnetonka Economic Development Authority where she navigated the Glen Lake area redevelopment.
Minnetonka election judge
Minnetonka Citizens Academy graduate
Minnetonka Police Academy graduate
Member of Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee
Active member of Immaculate Heart of Mary for over 34 years.
Former active board member of Hopkins Education Foundation, where I recruited many talented volunteers and raised funds for and awarded grants to improve the quality of our children’s education.
Volunteer for Hopkins School District at all levels, Pre-K-12 and district level, for over 20 years. I did everything from teaching kids to write to hiring principals and more.
16 years as PTO board member, including serving as board president at Alice Smith and auditor at Glen Lake.
WAMSO (MN Orchestra Volunteer Association) board member, where I led a program to introduce young audiences to music.
BRAVO! coordinator in Alice Smith Elementary, where I taught music appreciation.
Speaker for Community Health Charities
Volunteer and speaker for Children’s Cancer Research Fund
Volunteer for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts
Proud parent of Ultimate players and an Eagle Scout/cancer survivor.
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