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.

Ellie is also the author of Blessings, New Mom: A Women’s Devotional, which offers biblical encouragement for moms in their baby’s first year. You can find more of Ellie’s writing at EllieHunja.com, where she covers topics like parenting, faith, mental health, social justice, raising a child with autism, and more. Her writing has been featured on websites such as Her View from Home, Thought Catalog, Equipping Godly Women, and The Mighty, and in print in The MomCo magazine and the book So God Made a Mother.

Ellie grew up in Southfield, Michigan, and attended Georgetown University, where she earned a BA in sociology, and University of Michigan, where she earned a master of social work degree.

Ellie loves museums, musical theater, Motown music, and making memories with her family. You can connect with Ellie on Instagram @elliehunja and Facebook @elliehunjawriter.