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Ellen Stevens

Ellen brings over a decade of consumer finance experience to shaping content strategy. She uses her hands-on expertise to provide clear, actionable information, equipping readers with the tools they need to make informed decisions and achieve financial freedom.

About Ellen Stevens

Current Role

President at LendEDU

Certifications & Degrees

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Arizona State University
  • Minor in International Business from Arizona State University

Personal Finance Experience

Ellen has been a leader in the consumer finance space for over a decade, specializing in growth strategy and marketing.

Prior to LendEDU, she spent over seven years at NerdWallet where she served as a Director. During her tenure, she scaled tailored go-to-market strategies for multiple financial verticals, collaborating deeply with content, SEO, and market research teams to optimize how financial insights are delivered to consumers. She now oversees LendEDU’s company-wide strategy and operations.

Latest from Ellen Stevens

ScholarshipOwl Review for 2026

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Interview | How to Pay for Unplanned Home Repairs Without Monthly Payments: An Alternative to Home Improvement Loans

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Truss Financial Group Review

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LBC Mortgage Review

LBC Mortgage is a specialized brokerage that partners with over 90 lenders to provide non-conventional financing for self-employed professionals, small business owners, and...

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Griffin Funding No-Doc HELOC Review

Griffin Funding is a specialized mortgage lender, focusing on “Outside the Box” Non-QM loan products. The company utilizes a technology-driven platform to provide...