Ellen Rolfes

Live Events and Digital Producer

Ellen Rolfes is a multimedia journalist. She joins The Greene Space ready to translate journalism into live events that surprise, shock, and delight New Yorkers.

For more than five years, Ellen has produced work for a variety of public radio and television programs. Her video, audio and written stories have appeared online and on broadcast for WAMU, Minnesota Public Radio, Twin Cities Public Television, American Public Media and PBS NewsHour. From classical music and architecture to religion news and global health, Ellen has reported on a variety of beats. In 2014, she received a fellowship to travel to Kenya where she learned about journalism in East Africa and reported on HIV challenges for young girls.

Ellen was born and raised just outside of Chicago. She received her B.A. in Film, Television and Theater from University of Notre Dame. Outside of work, Ellen performs as a storyteller, is currently working on her second "Choose Your Own Audio Adventure" and enjoys cooking vegetarian feasts.

Ellen Rolfes appears in the following:

Other People's Food Pt. 5: Your Mom's Crappy Casserole

Friday, October 07, 2016

Ahead of a new series on race and food, we're repeating Other People's Food. Cultural appropriation and assimilation are personal for artist Ashok Kondabolu and comedian Michelle Buteau.

Other People's Food Pt. 4: Rosie Perez ≠ Rice And Beans

Thursday, October 06, 2016

Ahead of a new series on race, culture, and food, we're repeating Other People's Food. Actress Rosie Perez says she's fed up with stereotypes of her and her food.

Other People's Food Pt. 5: Your Mom's Crappy Casserole

Thursday, March 31, 2016

Artist Ashok Kondabolu and comedian Michelle Buteau grew up straddling multiple food cultures. For them, cultural appropriation and assimilation are very personal.

Other People's Food Pt. 4: Rosie Perez ≠ Rice And Beans

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

The actress says she's fed up with stereotypes of her and her food. And she tells the story of eating in Puerto Rico for the first time and thinking, "This is me."