Ellen Grachek earned her political science and law degrees from the University of Toledo. She was the youngest woman elected to Toledo City Council in 2003, serving through 2007. She practices labor and employment law with Allotta, Farley & Widman Co., L.P.A in Toledo, Ohio. Ms. Grachek is a member of the Toledo Bar Association's Grievance Committee and she is a Board Member for Family Services of Northwest Ohio.