Ellen Walsh
Partner, Chief Marketing Officer, and Chief of Staff“The Attain Way is our compass by which decisions are made, actions are taken, and business is brokered and built. But our core values are so much more than that. To me, Obsessing Externally is what makes Attain Partners the company where I am proud to work. We’re not just about the bottom line, we’re also about giving back, in a real way, to the communities in which we live and work.”
Ellen Walsh is a Partner, Chief Marketing Officer, and Chief of Staff for Attain Partners and sits on its Executive Committee. In her multi-faceted role, Ellen leads and supports multiple elements of the company, including marketing and operations. Having joined Attain at its founding in 2009, Ellen has played an instrumental role in the company’s growth, impact, and history.
As Chief Marketing Officer, Ellen has led the establishment and evolution of the Attain and Attain Partners brands, our internal and external communications, as well as myriad industry and corporate marketing initiatives. Ellen has been an ambassador and model for The Attain Way, dedicated to living and leading with our core values. She oversees community partnerships and outreach efforts, going well beyond corporate responsibility to infuse a spirit of service in the company culture. Ellen is also active in several charitable organizations, including serving as a Board Member for the National Kidney Foundation, National Capital Region.
In her secondary role as Chief of Staff, Ellen has provided steadfast leadership across both infrastructure and practices, navigating significant events over the years, including overseeing protocols and logistics while supporting our team through a global pandemic. She’s also led countless elements in the transition from Attain, LLC to Attain Partners, seamlessly supported multiple acquisitions, grown and led several internal functions, and managed numerous facility buildouts. In addition, she continues to support operations and strategic partnerships for Attain Capital Partners and Attain Sports and Entertainment. Through these critical efforts, Ellen has been an invaluable member of Attain and Attain Partners leadership since its earliest days, serving as the ‘behind-the-scenes’ lieutenant throughout our company’s history, touching nearly every aspect of our business.
Earlier in her career, she led the award-winning and innovative marketing program for the State and Local Government, and Education segment at BearingPoint (formerly KPMG Consulting and KPMG).
In 2023, Ellen was named Finalist, Chief Marketing Officer, Private as part of the WashingtonExec Chief Officer Awards, recognizing her all-encompassing role as Partner, leading Attain Partners through transformation and growth. Ellen received a bachelor’s degree in English literature with a minor in art history from Georgetown University.
Community Involvement:
- National Kidney Foundation Serving the National Capital Area, Board Member
- The Women’s Center, Gala Committee Member
Industry Involvement:
- WashingtonExec, MarComm Committee, Member
