Nia Chiaramonte is a storyteller of transformation, both lived and lovingly told. A mother of five, a devoted wife, and a transgender woman who came out after 35 years of hiding, Nia embodies the kind of courage that blooms quietly in the face of fear. Her life is a powerful mosaic of motherhood, advocacy, and humor, stitched together with threads of faith, empathy, and radical honesty. Professionally, Nia is a seasoned Human Resources executive with over two decades of experience building compassionate, inclusive workplaces across education, health, and global humanitarian spaces. She believes in putting “Employees First,” and brings that same conviction to her advocacy for trans and queer families. Whether guiding an organization toward equity or speaking directly to a parent navigating their child’s coming-out journey, Nia leads with love, and a laugh when needed (which, she’ll tell you, is often).
With a B.A. in Psychology and an MBA in Human Resources, Nia has dedicated her career to understanding human behavior, only to discover her greatest revelation in herself. Since coming out as a transgender woman, she has turned her truth into purpose, writing a memoir, co-founding Love in the Face with her wife Katie, and hosting the heartfelt podcast Embracing Queer Family. Today, she lives near Baltimore with her family, a rescue dog, and an enduring love for The Office. She is living proof that healing is possible, families can evolve, and joy is a birthright, even, and especially, in the face of change.