ELLEN J. TOUPS
President and Founder

Over the span of her 24-year career, Ellen has done a little bit of everything. Beginning in hotel sales, she worked her way through an array of management positions in marketing, exhibit sales and meeting management. She brings her knowledge of the industry to every project.

In 1996, Ellen decided to combine her diverse experience with her desire to make a difference. The result is Outsources, a full-service meeting and marketing firm. Outsources blends social consciousness with exceptional association management services for clients who lead the charge on issues that affect all of us.

Throughout her career, Ellen has been active in a number of professional associations. She was an active member of the Professional Convention Management Association—the Capital Chapter—serving on the board. In 1995, she was honored with the President’s Award. Ellen has also received the Monument Award for outstanding community services from the Greater Washington Society of Association Executives (GWSAE).

Currently, Ellen serves her community in a variety of ways. She is on the Board of Directors for City at Peace, a youth development organization that uses the performing arts to teach and promote cross-cultural understanding and non-violent conflict resolution. Ellen also serves on the Advisory Board for the Heart of America Foundation, which teaches the values at the heart of America to help people (particularly children) learn that they help themselves when they help others.

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