She/Her

Christina Ellis brings over 15 years of diverse experience in operations, social services, lending technical assistance, and relationship management to her role as Small Business Analyst at Michigan Women Forward. Her professional journey includes leadership positions at organizations such as Fair Food Network, Prosperus Detroit, and Emergency Response Services, Inc., where she honed her skills in strategic planning, program development, and advocating for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

A passionate advocate for economic empowerment, Christina excels in providing technical assistance, creating policy frameworks, and fostering relationships with stakeholders to support entrepreneurs in overcoming challenges. Christina holds a Master of Business Administration from Keller Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University.

Outside of work, Christina enjoys spending quality time with her son and family. She finds balance and inspiration through journaling, yoga, and diving into a good book.