My career has been built in the high-pressure world of Fortune 500 companies, working as a lawyer in public policy. I've earned promotions and weathered setbacks. I've navigated workplace conflict, fought for a seat at the table, and learned — sometimes the hard way — what it really takes to lead at the highest levels.
But when my faith deepened, something unexpected happened. Instead of feeling more confident, I felt more conflicted.
I started questioning everything. Was it wrong to pursue ambition? Was advocating for myself out of alignment with humility? Did wanting a promotion mean I was prioritizing success over God?
I found myself pulling back. Playing smaller. Second-guessing decisions I used to make with confidence.
I didn’t know how to fully integrate my faith with my career, and for a while, it felt like I had to choose between the two.
I found myself pulling back. Playing smaller. Second-guessing decisions I used to make with confidence.
I didn’t know how to fully integrate my faith with my career, and for a while, it felt like I had to choose between the two.
Everything shifted when I started studying Scripture through the lens of work and leadership. I launched my business as a women’s leadership speaker and discovered something that changed everything: the Bible has a lot to say about ambition, excellence, advocacy, and purpose.
As I applied those principles in my own career, I found my voice. I stepped into bigger opportunities. I learned to advocate for myself — without compromising my integrity or my faith.
And then I watched the same transformation happen in the women I coached.
That's when I knew: Christian women professionals don't just need career advice or spiritual encouragement. They need both — in the same room, at the same time, guided by the same framework.
So I built that room. And I named it Christian Career Women.
Meet the Founder
Hi, I'm Ellie Nieves.
Fortune 500 executive • Corporate attorney • Leadership strategist • Entrepreneur
My career has been built in the high-pressure world of Fortune 500 companies, working as a lawyer in public policy. I've earned promotions and weathered setbacks. I've navigated workplace conflict, fought for a seat at the table, and learned — sometimes the hard way — what it really takes to lead at the highest levels.
But when I became a Christian, something unexpected happened. Instead of feeling more confident, I felt more conflicted.
I started questioning everything. Was it wrong to pursue ambition? Was advocating for myself out of alignment with humility? Did wanting a promotion mean I was prioritizing success over God?
I found myself pulling back. Playing smaller. Second-guessing decisions I used to make with confidence.
I didn’t know how to fully integrate my faith with my career, and for a while, it felt like I had to choose between the two.
Everything shifted when I started studying Scripture through the lens of work and leadership. I launched my business as a women’s leadership speaker and discovered something: the Bible has a lot to say about ambition, excellence, advocacy, and purpose.
As I applied those principles in my own career, I found my voice. I stepped into bigger opportunities. I learned to advocate for myself — without compromising my integrity or my faith.
And then I watched the same transformation happen in the women I coached.
That's when I knew: Christian women professionals don't just need career advice or spiritual encouragement. They need both — in the same room, at the same time, guided by the same framework.
So I built that room. And I named it Christian Career Women.
Hi, I'm
Ellie Nieves.
The Shift
How It Started
Faith and Ambition Together
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
The Shift
Ellie Nieves is an attorney and Fortune 500 executive specializing in public policy, with a focus on artificial intelligence, digital assets, and emerging technologies.
She brings a strategic, forward-looking perspective to complex regulatory and business challenges in a rapidly evolving landscape—serving as a trusted advisor to C-suite leaders and engaging regularly with legislators and regulators.
Ellie is also the founder of Leadership Strategies for Women, LLC, the firm behind Christian Career Women, where she equips women to develop executive presence, cultivate influence, and lead with confidence.
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 Executive MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business, with a focus on Leadership and Global Business.
Outside of her professional work, Ellie enjoys traveling, running, long walks, dancing salsa with her husband, spending time with friends and family, and visiting Disney World as an annual passholder.
