Nilaja Montgomery

Nilaja Montgomery, MBA, PMP, is a best-selling author, project manager, and counselor-in-training with a deep commitment to service and advocacy. A veteran and military spouse, Nilaja balances her professional endeavors with raising her remarkable child and caring for her dog. Her family-centered values of community and justice shape her personal and professional life, inspiring her dedication to creating meaningful change in the lives of others. She is also branching into writing, with multiple books set to release this year, alongside plans to launch a podcast and blog. Nilaja currently serves as the Director of Operations for Veterans' Digital Ally, advocating for veteran communities, and holds leadership roles across several organizations, including Board President of Soul 2 Soul Sisters and President of the Xi Rho Chapter of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. She is also an active advocate with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. With a background in business and project management, Nilaja excels in problem solving, data analysis, strategy planning, team building, policy implementation, and operational execution, consistently driving initiatives that foster growth and community impact. Dedicated to advancing mental health care, Nilaja is pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Adler University, with an expected graduation in Spring 2026, while serving as a Clinical Intern with Burning Sage Therapy. She brings the same discipline and strategic insight from her business and military experience into her clinical training, emphasizing socially responsible counseling practices. Through her diverse expertise and unwavering commitment to service, Nilaja continues to inspire, lead, and create positive change in both her professional and personal communities.