Ellie Nieves, J.D., MBA is a women's leadership speaker, Fortune 300 executive, attorney, and author of an upcoming book for Christian women professionals, to be released in Fall 2026. She is the founder of Leadership Strategies for Women, LLC, the organization behind the Christian Career Women community, where she equips ambitious Christian women to develop confidence, build influence, and thrive in their careers without compromising their faith.
Ellie speaks on executive presence, career advancement, workplace influence, confidence, leadership, faith and work, and practical strategies that help women grow their careers while remaining true to their values.
She holds a B.A. in Communications from Fordham University, a J.D. from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, and an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business, with concentrations in Leadership and Global Business.
Ellie and her husband live in Florida. She is a proud bonus mom to three young adult children and enjoys traveling, running, and spending time with family and friends.
Meet the Founder
Hi, I'm Ellie Nieves.
Fortune 500 executive • Corporate attorney • Leadership strategist • Entrepreneur
Ellie Nieves, J.D., MBA is a women's leadership speaker, Fortune 300 executive, attorney, and author of an upcoming book for Christian women professionals, to be released in Fall 2026. She is the founder of Leadership Strategies for Women, LLC, the organization behind the Christian Career Women community, where she equips ambitious Christian women to develop confidence, build influence, and thrive in their careers without compromising their faith.
Ellie speaks on executive presence, career advancement, workplace influence, confidence, leadership, faith and work, and practical strategies that help women grow their careers while remaining true to their values.
She holds a B.A. in Communications from Fordham University, a J.D. from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, and an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business, with concentrations in Leadership and Global Business.
Ellie and her husband live in Florida. She is a proud bonus mom to three young adult children and enjoys traveling, running, and spending time with family and friends.
Hi, I'm
Ellie Nieves.
Ellie’s professional transformation began when she dug more deeply into Scripture—seeking guidance not only for her own career journey, but for how to help other women grow and succeed.
Today, that foundation shapes everything she teaches inside Christian Career Women—equipping women to grow in their careers while staying rooted in their faith.
Like you, Ellie is a woman of many roles
Faith. life. career.
Faith
Ellie has built her career as a lawyer in public policy inside Fortune 500 companies, navigating the full spectrum of corporate life — from high-stakes wins to hard-earned lessons.
She brings real-world executive experience to every resource and module inside the community
Career
As a wife, stepmom, and woman of faith, Ellie is committed to building a life that prioritizes what matters most—her relationship with God, her family, and her well-being.
Through her own journey, she has learned that true success includes balance, strong relationships, and the space to live fully—not just work.
That perspective shapes everything she teaches inside Christian Career Women.
life
Ellie Nieves founded Christian Career Women to create a space that brings everything together—
faith, life, and career.
A space where women can grow, lead, and build meaningful lives, experience true sisterhood,
and keep God at the center of it all.
The Vision
