Ella Manthey

Photographer and Cinematographer

Ella Manthey is a producer, multimedia storyteller, and proud St. Louis native. In her role on the marketing team at Greater St. Louis, Inc., she creates photo, video, and digital content that helps tell the stories of the people and organizations that are shaping the region. She graduated from Lake Forest College with a degree in marketing, and a minor in cinema studies.

Contributions

Forest ReLeaf is changing St. Louis one tree at a time

Executive director Meridith McAvoy Perkins discusses the organization’s evolution, the lessons of the tornado, and why it's also focused on growing community.

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Teaching for Tomorrow

At SIUE, Chancellor James T. Minor believes that investing in students today grows the St. Louis region’s economy tomorrow.

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee is growing opportunities for young people at the newly opened JJK Fan

With a focus on food, agriculture, and nutrition, the new JJK Fan Innovation Center offers education and career pathways to East St. Louis youth and residents

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Explore arts and eats in the vibrant Grand Center Arts District

From fine art to theater to dance and music, the district offers art and entertainment for every taste.

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Vertical farm startup VertiGreens is growing strong

Tova Feinberg founded VertiGreens to bring fresh, nutrient dense produce to St. Louis. Now, what started with one shipping container farm is growing to 21.

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40+ patios to sip and savor in
St. Louis

From Alton to Fox Park to Main Street Festus, explore alfresco dining options across the region.

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