Nia comes to Oregon from Rhode Island, she attended Hope High School. While in high school she earned an award for most improved player and she made the 2019 national team.  While here at Umpqua she is studying Kinesiology so she can pursue a career in athletic training or in OTC. Outside of school and athletics, she enjoys baking and learning about beauty.  A favorite professional athlete of hers, is Victoria Anthony.  Nia also loves coach Jacque Davis, because she always gives everything she has for her athletes.