An agile team providing international communication expertise

About us

ELLEM brings the benefit of two minds.

We are independent communication professionals and native English speakers based in France for 30 years.

ELLEM combines our complementary talents and experience to develop content, strategies and tools for international programmes, projects and organisations whose global communications are in English.

LISA MILLS

As a natural communicator, I developed my skills working in London and Paris before settling happily in Lyon. Whether it’s crafting comms tools or managing complex projects, I love fostering relations and making things happen.

MARY SHAFFER

Languages and fiction inspire me, and I enjoy the challenge of building with words. A native of the Midwest, I studied in the US and Italy before calling Paris home.

Our expertise

We craft creative solutions for your global audience.

We work with you to identify and understand your communication needs so that we can develop creative, tailored solutions to meet them. For your projects large and small, we take a flexible approach based on your specific requirements.

What we offer

  • Web content
  • Presentation design & effective delivery
  • Newsletters
  • LinkedIn posts & campaigns
  • Press releases & media kits
  • Event & meeting communications
  • Backgrounders & factsheets
  • Support for your teams
  • Video scripts, motion design content
  • Rewriting, adaptation, editing

 

Our experience

The quality of our work draws on our distinct backgrounds and decades of experience.

Lisa Mills

For nearly two decades, Lisa has been creating content for global businesses in sectors from healthcare to cosmetics, the automotive industry and eco-design, supporting clients to make an impact from design to delivery.

Mary Shaffer

Since 2006, Mary has been creating and refining content and strategies for international clients in the biomedical and healthcare sectors, philanthropic foundations and research organisations.

From 2021 to 2024, we managed all aspects of internal and external comms for GloPID-R, a global research funders’ coalition financed by the EU Horizon Europe Research & Innovation Programme to improve global pandemic preparedness.

What our clients say

We are proud to receive this feedback highlighting the quality of our work and the pleasure of working together.

As members of the GloPID-R Secretariat, Mary and Lisa were responsible for all the programme’s communication activities under my direction. We worked together closely, and I greatly appreciated their complementary experience and expertise, as well as their commitment. I was also able to count on their suggestions and strategic advice to strengthen external communication while reinforcing good relations with GloPID-R members.

Richard Vaux
Project Leader

I have worked with Mary and Lisa on various digital projects. They always take the time to understand what we need and produce high-quality, well-written content for a variety of communication tools including websites, newsletters, and social media. You can count on them to meet deadlines and follow writing and formatting guidelines. It’s a pleasure to work with them.

Jason Soffe
Digital Communication Manager, Mérieux Foundation, France

Mary and Lisa played an essential role in managing communications during the very challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their proactive approach, attention to detail, and collaborative spirit made a significant impact in coordinating vital communications. Their support helped to amplify the organisation’s mission when it was needed most. I was immensely grateful for their sage advice across many domains.

Dr Alice Norton
Pandemic Sciences Institute, University of Oxford
GloPID-R Research & Policy Team
Head of PSI Policy and Practice Research Group
Pandemic PACT

Mary and Lisa provided exceptional support to the GloPID-R Research & Policy Team. Their contributions included expert editorial assistance, such as proofreading, editing, and finalising scientific reports, ensuring clarity and precision. They also offered valuable communications ideas and guidance to promote various projects, developed engaging social media campaigns, and shared their expertise to enhance events, publications, and presentations. Their dedication and skill were instrumental in advancing GloPID-R’s mission during a pivotal time.

Daniela Toale
Programme Manager, Pandemic PACT
Pandemic Sciences Institute, University of Oxford