MaryEllen Malinowski is the founder and executive director of The Koi Whisperer Sanctuary & Japanese Gardens in St. Charles, IL. M, as she is called, is a koi importer/broker for Nishikigoi and inspires people with her Koi Whisperer Adopt a Koi and Kids for Koi programs throughout the world.
M is the owner of Infrared Light International, a lifestyle design company that enlightens, educates and empowers clients to connect with living an extraordinary life based on the simple elements of nature, water, light and tranquility. M is an international award-winning fine art photographer, author and Japanese Garden designer. M can be found blogging for Chicago Now and is the publisher of her upcoming magazine, Zen Living by design, ZenLivingbydesign.com
MaryEllen Malinowski’s mission began with a single koi rescued from a garbage bin. 1,200 koi later, The Koi Whisperer’s mission is still the same: to give voices to these colorful creatures, enabling them to live healthy and happy lives. In the process, she has inspired countless people of all ages to join her cause around the world.
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