Ella Thomson has a background in the visual arts in painting, mixed media, and clothing design. She has a bachelor’s degree in Studio Art from the University of Minnesota and has held positions in jewelry making and as an art and sustainability educator. Raised in the artist cooperatives of St.Paul, MN, historic art district Lowertown she developed an affinity for DIY culture and grassroots organizing. Ella is excited to join the community of change-makers working towards a more just future for the environment and its inhabitants.