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Valeska A. Ellis, THIS for Diplomats President
May 21, 2008 - present
Biography
President | THIS for Diplomats 2008-present
Valeska (Lexie) Ellis was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, the Crossroads of America. She is a semi-retired law partner with Lazarus & Ellis. She graduated from Vanderbilt University (B.A., English) and American University Washington College of Law. She is married to William (Bill) Ellis who is a partner with Foley & Lardner LLP in the Electronics and International Practice, the Emerging Technologies and Insurance Industry Teams.
While raising their two boys, Lexie began volunteering at their schools and for their various sports teams. From teaching art appreciation to organizing soccer teams, helping the Boy Scout troop, forming an orchestra booster club, and co-chairing the PTA All Night Graduation Party, she discovered the importance of community involvement. After the boys left for university, Lexie discovered THIS for Diplomats. She has served as chair of both Service and Program Committees and on the Executive Committee in a number of leadership positions.
She enjoys playing golf, bridge, the piano and has recently taken up scuba diving. Bill and Lexie recently celebrated the marriage of their older son who lives in California with his new bride. Their younger son lives in New York City.
