Ellen Grimes, UCHealth Ellen Grimes is an internal communications specialist at UCHealth in Denver, Colo. Whether she's writing about patient care or internal initiatives, she believes good storytelling builds connections — and that every detail matters. Originally from Michigan, Grimes spent five years at a Detroit advertising agency before heading west to join UCHealth. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications with a focus on public relations from Michigan State University. Off the clock, she can be found chasing discs on the ultimate frisbee field, camping under the stars, hiking trails with her dog Twyla or dancing to live music.