Ellie Highstreet
Hi! I’m Ellie. Since 2013, I’ve partnered with communities and organizations to achieve their goals, focusing on community-driven initiatives like funding family homeless shelters, schools, pools, and soccer parks—empowering communities to thrive.
Part of your COMMUNITY
These aren't just success stories. These are stories of how High Street works to transform what's possible.
The Reviews are In
“Working with Ellie was an outstanding experience for our $190 million school bond proposal. The message was well received by the public as evidenced by the overwhelming victory we secured in our bond election (85% yes vote). Through traditional media and social media we were able to tell our story. I would highly recommend Ellie Highstreet for your campaign”
Cynthia Mickelson - Former President, Sioux Falls Public Schools Board of Education
“In the art of election and politics, Ellie Highstreet strives to make it a science. She studies local election history, identifies supporters, and engages them through the ever-changing social media tools, not to mention the tried-and-true tactics. With her help in a 2018 six-week campaign, our volunteer committee passed South Dakota’s largest-ever bond ($190 million) for three new Sioux Falls schools – a high school, middle school, and elementary, plus money for remodeling. And we did it with the highest victory margin in state history: 85.46 percent.”
Vernon Brown - Chair, Vote Yes for Schools Sioux Falls
“With Ellie’s guidance, a grass-roots community group was able to pass a vote for an aquatics facility by an overwhelming majority. This was a huge step for our community since previous attempts to move forward have failed. Ms. Highstreet led her team with positivity and confidence.”
Amy Leon - City Manager, Yankton
“Ellie has a wealth of experience and expertise in writing press releases and getting them picked up. I have worked with her on numerous projects where her talents were critical in securing the media’s attention, including the Huether Family Aquatics Center project, the 2021 World Archery Championships, and the Yes for YSD campaign. The projects I worked on with her would have never received attention in the media without her guidance and talents. Ellie is the perfect hire for anyone seeking assistance in copywriting and exposure for projects or campaigns of any size.”
Kasi Haberman - Executive Director, Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association
“Ellie was fundamental in helping the Yankton Youth Soccer Association raise $2.6 million in just 6 months for the new First Dakota Soccer Park in Yankton! Her organization, strategy, media savvy and innovative approach to this project has been fundamental to our success. Is your project daunting? Don’t know where to begin? Can’t get the lift you need on your endeavor? Want a professional win in your success column? Ellie will bring you to the finish line!”
Sondra Jensen - Fundraising Co-Chair, Yankton Youth Soccer Association
“Ellie’s strategic approach to securing sponsorships is unmatched. Less than 30 days after executing our plan, we secured our first major sponsor for our conference! I highly recommend working with her on your next event, it will BE WORTH IT!”
Jeana Goosmann - CEO and Managing Partner of Goosmann Law Firm
“Ellie can be trusted to keep ethics, goals, budget, personalities and originality in mind.”
Pauline Poletes - Political Consultant
“Ellie has great passion and enthusiasm that made our conference a high energy event to attend.”
Lynn DeYoung - Former Minnehaha County Emergency Management Director
“When we were planning our fundraising campaign for our new soccer park we knew we needed help. We needed someone to bring a professional approach to the process. We needed someone who could get us organized and give us credibility. We needed someone who had broad connections with the media and others to help get our story out there. It turns out what we needed was Ellie! Ellie brought all of this and more and with her help we raised $2.6 million in less than a year! She is truly outstanding.”
Wes Chambers - Fundraising Co-Chair, Yankton Youth Soccer Association
Ellie brought energy, insight, and professionalism to our Yankton Mall project. From messaging to strategy to preparing for the City Commission presentation, she helped us shape a story that truly resonated—with the Commission and with the community.
This wasn’t just a business project, it was about bringing new life to a place full of memories and meaning for so many people. Ellie understood that from day one. She knows how to navigate complex community dynamics, elevate local voices, and build real momentum behind transformational ideas.
I’m deeply grateful for her work—and proud to have had her by my side for this major win for Yankton.
Matt Evans, Owner & Developer, Yankton Mall
What can we transform together?
Contact me today to see how we can make your next great idea a reality!
