Ellie is the Chair of the Witsand Ratepayers Association and a keen participant in Bitcoin Witsand, a fantastic Bitcoin circular economy. 

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Ellie and her husband are the owners of Ellie’s on Main, the first restaurant to accept Bitcoin in Witsand, as well as Nella se Winkel , a general dealer and fuel station also accepting Bitcoin in this tiny coastal village. 

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Her journey includes being an investment accountant, MBA alumnus, marketer and homeschooling mom. Currently she commutes to Sandton as Head of Business Development & Stakeholder Relations at Frusina Holdings. 

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She’s passionate about education, human flourishing and community development.