Dr. Dinorah Nieves is a multifaceted scholar-practitioner, educator, coach, and media consultant with over two decades of experience at the intersection of communication, behavioral science, and personal development. With a dynamic career spanning broadcast journalism, higher education, psychotherapy-informed coaching, and published scholarship, Dr. Nieves brings a holistic, culturally competent, and socially conscious lens to every space she enters.
Dr. Nieves began her media career as on-air talent and production consultant for networks such as Court TV, ABC, MTV, and WE TV. Her work reached millions through emotionally resonant programming, including her long-standing role as a consultant on OWN’s Iyanla: Fix My Life, and more recently, as a featured expert on A&E’s Hoarders.
Simultaneously, Dr. Nieves cultivated a robust academic foundation. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Fordham University, an M.A. in Communication Studies, an M.S. in Psychology from Capella University, and multiple certificates in wellness, coaching, and therapeutic modalities, including training from Duke University, Cornell University, and Harvard University. Her interdisciplinary training allows her to integrate evidence-based practices into her teaching, coaching, and consulting work.
Dr. Nieves has served as an adjunct and assistant/associate professor at numerous institutions including John Jay College, Pace University, CUNY, and currently at the Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design (RMCAD), where she specializes in social and behavioral sciences and communication. Her commitment to learner-centered pedagogy is reflected in her published scholarship on digital education and emotional intelligence in teaching.
As a writer, she has contributed to outlets such as The Huffington Post, PopSugar Latina, Blinkist, ShamanX, and Forbes, and authored the transformative "Love YOU" book series, aimed at empowering readers toward self-awareness and personal growth. Her academic and practitioner writing addresses themes such as Latina identity, bicultural resilience, digital pedagogy, and leadership coaching.
A certified wellness and life coach, Dr. Nieves has worked in nonprofit and therapeutic settings including the Joe Torre “Safe At Home” Foundation and the Mary J. Blige Center for Women and Girls. She continues to support personal and organizational transformation through keynote speaking, curriculum development, and consulting.
Whether on screen, in the classroom, or on the page, Dr. Dinorah Nieves remains dedicated to helping people live, learn, and lead with greater authenticity, emotional intelligence, and social consciousness.
