Premila Jina is a fearless leader and an advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Drawing from her lived experience of marginalization, Premila brings empathy and determination to her work, championing the voices of those often overlooked. She began mentoring early in her career—despite grappling with imposter syndrome—and found mentoring life-changing. Inspired, she mentors women annually and is recognized as a thought leader in leadership, culture, and strategy.

As CEO and founder of Strategic Transformation Advisory, Premila is a transformational coach, speaker, writer, leadership strategist, and peak performance coach with over 20 years of experience in mentoring, capacity building, and organizational development. She leads initiatives fostering growth, inclusivity, and resilience among women in diverse settings.

Her commitment to nurturing talent and building strong networks has helped many emerging leaders overcome challenges and realize their goals. Tired of trying to break the glass ceiling from within, Premila boldly pursued board director and chair roles—determined to break the ceiling from the top. She is committed to creating ladders and pathways for women to succeed.