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Ellen Thompson is a highly experienced educator currently serving as the Planetarium Lead Educator at the Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley, since May 2022, where responsibilities include delivering programming in planetarium dome and Science on a Sphere, supervising student staff, and maintaining digital equipment. Previous roles at the same institution include Public Education Specialist and Floor Facilitator, contributing to program development and hands-on STEM activities for various age groups. Ellen also has extensive tutoring experience, providing educational support for K-12 students in STEM subjects and grammar. Educational qualifications include dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Astrophysics and South & Southeast Asian Studies from the University of California, Berkeley.