Ellen Denise Junious is author of Unleash the Power of Personal Advantage, and founder
of Personal Advantage Resource Group, a coaching and consulting firm based in Sugar
Land, Texas. Ellen’s career spans more than twenty years as a technology professional in
the areas of healthcare and financial services. She has been featured in local newspapers,
magazines and radio media, and recently appeared in Who’s Who in Black Houston, and
Black Enterprise Magazine.
Her lifelong commitment is to promote healthy communities, leadership and diversity. In
2008, Ellen served as the keynote speaker for the 9th Annual Flo Berkman Awards
Banquet, which recognizes social workers and leaders within Child Protective Services.
In 2006, Ellen spearheaded a community education and awareness initiative to promote
positive outcomes for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Her effort included collaboration
with Montrose Counseling Center, and Montgomery County Women’s Centers. She
sponsored a race team in the 2006 Race Against Domestic Violence. In 2004, Ellen cofacilitating a 6-week book-study on The Purpose Driven Life, written by Rick Warren,
Other community activities includes volunteering for Flight XXV a mentoring program at
Landrum Middle School, serving as a tutor for Literacy Advance of Houston, supporting
causes for Literacy Council of Fort Bend County, AIDS Foundation Houston, and the
Houston Area Women’s Center.
As a Leadership Houston Class XXVI graduate, Ellen joins 28 years of distinguished
leaders in Houston, Texas. Her membership associations have included International
Coach Federation, Houston Coaches Association, National Black MBA Association,
Society for Human Resource Management, Writers League of Texas, and Women in
Technology International. Ellen is an avid fan of local sports such as basketball, baseball,
and football.