In Ellaina's role as a pursuit manager, she feels lucky to work with a supportive marketing team, commenting, "We handle our heavy workload and still manage to have fun together." She keeps up with the marketing industry as a member of SMPS (Society for Marketing Professional Services) and uses her organization and graphics skills to manage and layout many of Otak’s WNR and engineering proposals. At home Ellaina likes cooking and trying new recipes, and finds inspiration by frequenting Portland's restaurants with her daughters.