Ellis, Esmé

Esmé Ellis holds a B.A. from Bard College in Political Science and International Relations, as well as an M.A. in English Literature from Humboldt Universität zu Berlin in Germany. She is a speechwriter and executive communications strategist with 5+ years of experience working for international organizations, high-level diplomats, political candidates and parties, as well as other clients in the international field. She joined AFSO in Spring Semester 2025, and teaches a practical seminar course, Introduction to Political Speechwriting.