Mary Ellen is a talented interviewer and engaging writer with a knack for getting to the heart of a story. Her writing is fluid and readable, and brings to life stories that have ranged from rescuing radiated tortoises in Madagascar to creating an inclusive culture in the zoological community in the United States. Mary Ellen has been part of the team of freelance writers I have used for Connect magazine since 2015 and has played a major role in making the magazine a success.