I'm Ellie Nieves and I am the President & CEO of Leadership Strategies for Women, LLC, a leadership development firm dedicated to helping high-achieving women show up, speak up, and step up in their careers. Since 2010, I have partnered with companies and associations to deliver engaging seminars designed to transform emerging women leaders into influential managers and executives. Leadership Stra
tegies for Women powers the Women’s Leadership Institute, which offers on-demand courses and live masterclasses to equip women with the skills to thrive in leadership roles and make a meaningful impact in their careers. In addition to leading these initiatives, I serve as Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, Strategic Public Policy Initiatives, at a Fortune 300 company. I oversee the company’s legislative and regulatory activities at the federal and state levels, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Privacy. My work contributes to the development and execution of strategies that align with business priorities and public policy objectives. I also founded the company’s women’s leadership employee resource group, driving efforts to support and advance women in the workplace. I hold 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’s Stern School of Business, with specializations in Leadership and Global Business. Through my work, I am passionate about equipping women with the tools they need to lead with confidence, influence, and purpose.
