Ellen Griley
Ellen Griley is an award-winning communications executive specializing in trauma-informed employee communications that drive clarity, connection and engagement at scale. As director of global employee communications at Cisco, Ellen leads a team recognized as Ragan’s 2025 Employee Communications Team of the Year, pioneering an omnichannel editorial strategy that meets the needs of 80,000+ employees worldwide. With more than 20 years of experience spanning tech, healthcare and public works, Ellen’s work is rooted in empathy, transparency and accessibility — drawing on best practices from her advanced studies in Trauma-Informed Leadership at Dominican University. She is passionate about transforming complex organizational messages into clear, inclusive and actionable communications, ensuring every employee feels seen, informed and empowered to thrive.