Betty Mertens

Known for being relentlessly positive and approaching every challenge with optimism, Betty specializes in developing partnerships and creatively equipping businesses to tell their best stories. Through her leadership, clients enjoy measurable results they can trace back to thoughtful, strategic decisions and detailed executions.
Betty is the type of professional who breathes fresh air into the room, empowering her team and clients to achieve business goals.
Betty is the founder and president of Ella’s Umbrella, a nonprofit dedicated to helping hearts, both physically and emotionally. She authored two books, Unraveled: When Loss Changes Everything and Never Far Apart, and teaches as a NASM certified personal trainer at her local gym. She also was the first ever female student body president at The University of Northwestern, and in 2024 was invited to deliver the Commencement Address.
Betty and her husband Kyle have three children, Ella, Ryder and Layne.