Between 2010 - 2013, Nila studied and graduated with a BS in Economics. Her focus was on international development. 

In 2018, Nila graduated with an MS in International Development Management. She recieved a masters degree with merit and a distinction on her thesis that studied the impact of educational attaintment on economic happiness in the developing world. 

Nila did this all whilst working 2 jobs and taking care of her family.

On 12 June 2014, Nila gave birth to her daughter, Opal. Labour was a 2-day affair and involved inducing and the use of forceps.