Nadia was born and raised in Quezon City, a thriving metropolis in the heart of Manila, Philippines. She was the Student Council president in her high school and was also the Society President of her college club. She finished her bachelor’s degree in Legal Management from the University of Santo Tomas. From 2016-2021, she worked as an Executive Assistant in one of the top-ranked consulting firms in the world. In fact, it was the mentorship and influence of her peers that inspired her to pursue further studies in Canada. Before she left the firm, she held a regional leadership position in Asia GLAM, the company’s LGBTQ community.