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Hiring (and Retaining) Mission-Aligned Staff at a Christian Child Care Program
6 min read
Jun 18, 2026

Ellis Murphy is writer and growth marketer specializing in the intersection between data science and creative strategy. At Playground, he is involved in growth marketing initiatives spanning data reporting, audience engagement, and content development. He previously worked with UNDRCVR Entertainment, a NY music marketing agency, where he led SEO reporting and social media strategy. Ellis holds a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with a double minor in Data Science and Music. A classically trained musician and music historian, he served as a programming coordinator and on-air host at WXYC 89.3 FM, where he curated coverage of significant new releases across the music industry.
