Nor Ilia Anisa is a member of the Human Development Division at Leave A Nest Malaysia. She graduated from Universiti Malaysia Pahang with a degree in chemical engineering before pursuing her PhD at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. She began her career as a research officer at the Malaysia Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT-UTMKL) and later transitioned to an engineering and technology solutions company, where she served as a project manager for four years.
Her journey then led her to become an academician at a private university, where she taught chemical engineering students. Her teaching portfolio included subjects such as thermodynamics, process plant design, and sustainability in engineering. She was also actively involved in research and societal initiatives.
Throughout her career, she observed the gap between the skills required by industry and those possessed by graduating students, which inspired her to join Leave A Nest. She is passionate about nurturing young talents and empowering them to unlock their full potential.