Ella Hess
Expert Ops & Success @ Leland | BYU Admissions Essay Expert
Brigham Young University
Leland
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About
If you're looking for help getting to into BYU or other Common App schools, I'd love to chat! I can help you with: - A bullet proof application strategy - Ding analysis/Candidacy evaluation - Essays that admissions readers actually remember - Letters of Recommendation (who to ask & how to prep them) - 180 resume revamp My clients have landed spots at BYU and the Marriott School of Business, and from business school to top companies. I've been on both sides of this process. I navigated BYU admissions, a competitive business school application, and the internship-to-offer pipeline firsthand. Now I work in Expert Success at Leland, where narrative and personal branding is my day job. I'm your expert's expert for branding. I spend every day helping Leland coaches sharpen how they present themselves and connect with the right people. Reach out and let's get started!
Why do I coach?
I work in the coaching industry for a living, which means I've had a front-row seat to what happens when someone finally gets the right support. I've seen the "I got in" emails and texts sent to coaches, and watched students land internships they thought were completely out of reach. I've drunk the kool-aid of mentorship and reaching dreams since working here at Leland, and want to give back in the same way. Students that succeed are ones that want it - not just the ones with great backgrounds and perfect GPAs. Shoot me a note if that sounds like you!
Work Experience
Expert Success
Leland
November 2025 - Present
I lead strategy and operations across Leland’s 3,000+ expert marketplace, helping coaches build stronger brands, sharpen their narratives, and position themselves to attract and convert clients. My work spans expert branding, recruiting, engagement, communications, and AI-powered growth systems, giving me a firsthand view of what makes a coaching practice stand out and succeed.
Expert Recruiting
Leland
November 2024 - November 2025
Lead recruiting across 50+ categories, bringing high-caliber experts to Leland including former admissions directors, private equity principals, OpenAI engineers, and other industry leaders.
Mentor
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
May 2024 - November 2024
Coached and developed 50+ missionaries through a recurring 12-week program, leading 20+ hours of weekly coaching and skill development. Trained and supported new mentors, providing feedback on coaching effectiveness, teaching, and lesson design to improve learner outcomes.
Education
Brigham Young University
Human Resource Management
2024 - 2026
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