An opposite hitter from Fort Lee, New Jersey, Nia is an eight-year pro and former member of the U.S. National Team. In 2022 with the U.S., she earned silver at the NORCECA Final Six and bronze at the Pan American Cup. During five years at Penn State, she earned AVCA All-American Honorable Mention and won a national title in 2014. Upon graduation, she began a pro career that’s taken her to Türkiye, France, South Korea, Puerto Rico, Brazil and the U.S. In Brazil, she won back-to-back South American Club Championships and one Brazil Cup. Nia also helped Omaha win the 2024 MLV title.

Achievements

Member of U.S. National Team in 2022

Won silver at 2022 NORCECA Final Six, bronze at 2022 Pan American Cup

Best Opposite and leading scorer in 2021/22 Superliga Brasiliera

Won two South American Club Championships (2024/25 with Dentil/Praia Clube; 2025/6 with Sesi Vôlei Bauru)

Helped Omaha win 2024 MLV title

Played collegiately at Penn State 2014-18

On roster when Penn State won 2014 NCAA title

AVCA All-American Honorable Mention in 2018

Two-time South American Club Championship gold