Ellie Hunja is an author, social worker, wife, and mother of three living in Los Angeles. Her writing flows from her deep love of people and aims to cultivate connection, build empathy, and inspire growth.
She grew up in Southfield, Michigan, and attended Georgetown University, where she earned a BA in sociology, and the University of Michigan, where she earned a master’s of social work. She has always been passionate about the mental and spiritual health of kids and teens, and she currently serves with the youth ministry at her church, One Church Lakewood.
She is the author of Blessings, New Mom: A Women’s Devotional, which offers biblical encouragement for moms during their baby’s first year. She has also contributed to websites such as Her View from Home, Thought Catalog, Equipping Godly Women, and The Mighty, as well as in print for TheMomCo magazine and the book So God Made a Mother.
Ellie loves museums, musical theater, Motown music, and making memories with her family. You can find more of her writings at EllieHunja.com, where she covers topics like parenting, faith, mental health, social justice, raising autistic children, and more.
Connect with Ellie on Instagram @elliehunja and Facebook @elliehunjawriter.
