Nila Ray
Break into Top Colleges | UChicago Grad & former L.E.K. Consultant
Studied at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Worked at L.E.K. Consulting
Available tomorrow at 8:00 PM UTC
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Nila's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $70/hr
Get help with Recommendations, Essays, and .
Nila also coaches for Management Consulting and Master’s Programs. View all.
Nila’s College Qualifications
Hello and welcome to my profile! With a strong academic background from the University of Chicago and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, I bring a unique blend of expertise in psychology, neuroscience, and public health to my coaching. My professional journey at L.E.K. Consulting, where I advanced from Associate to Senior Consultant, has honed my skills in strategic analysis and client engagement. I have been actively involved in firm recruitment, interviewing candidates, and mentoring new associates, which has given me a deep understanding of what top institutions and companies look for in applicants. I also have a deep pre-med background, as I completed the track through all 4 years of college, and can always help guide through many of the tough decisions we have to make during that time. I am passionate about helping students craft compelling college applications that highlight their unique strengths and potential. Let's work together to make your college dreams a reality!
Nila can help with:
Recommendations
Essays
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
General Exploration
Resume
Editing
Supplementary Materials
School Selection
Nila also coaches for Management Consulting and Master’s Programs. View all.
Why do I coach?
I could not have progressed through each milestone in my life and succeeded in new environments without the help of key coaches and mentors in my life. I love to pay it forward and return the advice & mentorship I've received over the years. I have navigated a non-traditional path and love every step I've taken to-date. I'm constantly learning and growing myself, so I'd love to share the experience, lessons I've learned, and perspectives to help you find your own success whether in undergrad, grad school, the healthcare world, or beyond! I'm sure we can connect on some commonalities where I can bring something helpful to your journey. Looking forward to connecting soon.
Work Experience
Graduate Research Assistant
Johns Hopkins University
December 2025 - Present
Associate through Senior Consultant
L.E.K. Consulting
October 2019 - April 2024
Key responsibilities: • Manage case team day-to-day and ensure workstreams stay on track to produce deliverables by deadlines • Lead client workshops/presentations, serve as client point of contact, & oversee client project workstreams • Delegate tasks & provide feedback to junior team members; manage team expectations/timelines • Create Excel models to analytically support forecasts, proposed strategies, & growth opportunities • Develop client-ready deliverables to synthesize and communicate findings & recommendations • Conduct primary & secondary market research to assess market trends, landscape, & opportunities Notable firm involvement (past & present): • Dedicated to Healthcare Services practice • Co-Client Development Head of [email protected] • Chicago [email protected]. leadership team • Healthcare Sector Social Committee • Firm recruitment (interview candidates, coffee chats) • Associate & Consultant mentorship (welcome buddy, case mentor, panelist) Research, Analytical Skills and +5 skills
Summer Associate
L.E.K. Consulting
June 2018 - August 2018
Nila was also given offers to work at
Accenture
Education
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Master of Public Health - MPH
2024 - 2026
Focus areas: • Concentration in Health Systems and Policy • Certificates in Gerontology & in Health Finance and Management
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology & Biological Sciences (Spec. in Neuroscience)
2015 - 2019