Positive Scribes is Elle Housman, a freelance writer specializing in wellness writing and graphic design services. This wellness genre includes general health, issues in public health, positive psychology, fitness, nutrition, and the mind-body connection. Elle also writes about well child, environmental issues and social justice.

Elle holds two degrees: a B.A. Degree in Psychology from The University of Colorado at Boulder and an A.O.S. Degree in Graphic Design from Pratt Institute, New York, NY.

Elle is currently a graduate candidate at the University of Northern Colorado in the Public Health Masters Program with an emphasis in health education.

Elle holds numerous certifications: YMCA certified strength training instructor, YMCA certified group exercise instructor, certified Reiki practitioner, and a CU certified human researcher.

Elle currently holds memberships with: Boulder Media Women (BMW), Boulder Business and Professional Women (BPW), The Colorado Society of Public Health Educators (COSOPHE), The Black Biomedical Research Movement (BBRM), and The Soka Gakkai International (SGI).

Elle's volunteer work includes:

• The Black Biomedical Research Movement (BBRM), 2004-2007

• The Soka Gakkai International (SGI), 2005-2007

• Crestview Elementary School, 2005-2007

• Community Foodshare, 2003-2005

• Project Self-Sufficiency, 2003

• Boulder County Head Start, 2001-2002

• Head Start’s Policy Council, 2001-2002

• Rocky Mountain Peace and Justice Center, 2002

• Eco-Cycle recycling center, 2002

• Boulder COOP Market, 2002

Elle's honors & awards include:

• Scholarships: The Midge Korczack Scholarship, 2005-2006; Project Self Sufficiency Scholarship, 2004-2005; Multicultural Scholarship, 2003-2004; Boulder Business and Professional Women Scholarship, 2001-2002

• Invited to join honor society at CU, 2004

• Dean’s List, FRCC 2001-2003

• Phi Theta Kappa-International Honor Society, 2002-2003

• Dean’s List, Pratt Institute 1990-1991

• New York City Art Director’s Club Award and Scholarship, 1991