Dr. Ellen, a William & Mary graduate alum, is an international photojournalist with major projects in South Africa, Namibia, Singapore, Australia, Suriname, Provence, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Florida over the last decade.

She also specializes in historic Williamsburg imagery, Virginia flora and fauna, Tennessee and Florida travel and conservation imagery, and photo-driven children's books. WILLI GETS A HISTORY LESSON is the first in a series of children's books to come.

Dr. Rudolph is well known in Virginia as an experienced Bowen family therapist, public speaker, educator, and photojournalist. She was a member of the psychology faculty at Thomas Nelson Community College from 2000-2005, and in prior years served as adjunct faculty at the College of William & Mary, Old Dominion University, and in Eastern State Hospital's psychiatric residency program. In addition, she was a senior staff psychologist in the Virginia community mental health system, a post which she held for many years.

A sampling of Dr. Ellen's consultative experiences over the year include: author of many family studies publications from 1970-1998; appearances on network television and public radio; mental health columnist for various Virginia newspapers; workshop presenter and keynote speaker for local, state and national conferences and conventions in social work, psychology, counselor education, primary school education, higher education, nursing, emergency rescue services, medicine, and law; long-time systems consultant for hospital ER's and ICU's and local governments; and psychology in the courtroom consultations to Virginia courts.

She is perhaps most well known for her 14 years as President of the Williamsburg Area S.P.C.A. Board of Directors where, among other things, she spearheaded the establishment of a much-needed program of orphaned wildlife rehabilitation and rescue services, and raised public awareness about the welfare of all animals. Her work with animals is legendary.

As an educator, Dr. Ellen is also known for her diverse newspaper columns and essays. Go to Dr. Ellen's Essays to sample some of her current writings.

Dr. Ellen is widely read in theoretical physics, conservation biology, and living systems theory. Besides physicist David Bohm, her personal mentors over the years have included physicist Fritjof Capra, biologist Paul Weiss, Dr. Murray Bowen of the Georgetown Family Center (a pioneer of family theory), GAIAN scientists James Lovelock and Lynn Margulis, and E.O. Wilson's work including her favorite book of his, The Future of Life.

She is also a musician and noted photographer. You can explore her portfolio site where upcoming collections will include images of the higher elevations of the San Juan Range in Colorado; scenes from the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, NM; and a floral sampling from Williamsburg's Adams Garden. And more!

She is, as well, a Miata enthusiast, having driven an MX-5 for many years!

A sequel to WILLI GETS A HISTORY LESSON is in the works. Dr. Ellen is currently writing a book to teach children about the the future of space exploration.

Other upcoming projects include a children's book on the Australia's wild dog, the Dingo, and an adventure story about hot air ballooning that will thrill children (and adults) worldwide.