Ellie Hudson-Matuszak is Director of Professional Development for SCAA. After two terms of service to SCAA’s Board of Directors and serving as Chair of the SCAA Professional Development Committee, Ellie joined SCAA as full-time staff in February 2010. Ellie’s experience in specialty coffee began at SCAA member company Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea, where she was Director of Training & Knowledge; and later at member company Coffee Solutions as Vice President of Training & Operations. Ellie has participated extensively in SCAA’s training programs including the USBC, the Instructor Development Program, the BGA, and Coffee Corps. Ellie enjoys searching for ways to manage and develop the most meaningful educational content possible for SCAA’s members. When away from work, Ellie enjoys playing volleyball and softball, skiing, and rollerblading.
