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Ellen Lomonico

Ellen Lomonico wears a black collared shirt, a necklace, and glasses in front of a natural green background.

March 10, 2022

Ellen is excited to elevate the stories and amplify the impact of Goldman Prize recipients around the globe. She manages the Prize’s digital presence, produces written and visual content, and contributes to strategic communications planning. Prior to joining the Prize, Ellen held various roles in the solar industry, from marketing to education program management. She holds a BA in Geography and Environmental Studies, with minors in Spanish and Environmental Systems and Society from the University of California, Los Angeles. She joined the Prize in 2020.

Recent Posts

The Green Transition Cannot Be Built on Poisoned Rivers 


June 15, 2026 – By Pianporn (Pai) Deetes

Goldman Prize winners participated in a six-day march in Thailand to raise awareness about polluted rivers. The issue is complex, as the contamination is linked to mining for metals that are essential to renewable energy production.

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How Women Past and Present Drive the Environmental Movement


June 9, 2026

Women are increasingly leading grassroots environmental campaigns around the world. Discover why this is no coincidence.

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A Q&A with Sarah Finch on Reshaping Climate Policy in the UK


May 19, 2026

The Goldman Environmental Prize sat down with UK climate activist Sarah Finch to discuss her motivation to take on Big Oil, and her tenacity to see a multi-year judicial battle through to the finish line.

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