Ellen Contreras

Media Personality, Writer, Influencer & Business Development Consultant

In 2019, Ellen Contreras founded her iHeart radio talk show, naming it Treasure Coast Connector. She earned the nickname “The Connector” for her remarkable ability to link businesspeople and resources, helping them flourish.

​Ellen is a dynamic business development professional with a diverse background in sales, staffing & recruiting, marketing & communications, and advertising & PR.

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As the host of the weekly iHeart radio show and podcast, Treasure Coast Connector, Ellen shines a spotlight on local business owners, connecting them with the community. By helping people share their stories and discuss their products and services, she engages the audience, sparking interest and driving sales.

​She is also a Community Contributor for Newsbreak, the largest news aggregator app in the US with over 50 million readers. She writes insightful articles and shares her opinions on careers, business development, the Florida lifestyle, and more.

​Ellen graduated with top honors from Briarcliffe College in NY, earning an IT degree summa cum laude and serving as valedictorian of her class. She also holds an MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) certification.

​Ellen resides in Vero Beach, FL, with her husband Omar Contreras and their capricious cats, Mr. Skitters and Princess Nola.