Nija Ali 

About Me

Nija Ali serves as DC Water's Director of Fleet Management, where she is responsible for setting the overall direction of DC Water's enterprise-wide fleet management organization and strategy. Nija oversees and manages internal fleet operations, including life-cycle management, acquisitions, decommissions, maintenance and repair, and the Fleet Management Information System.

Nija's Fleet Forward action plan brings a transparent, collaborative approach to seeking resolutions by consistently engaging with internal and external stakeholders to ascertain business needs and process improvements.

Throughout her career at DC Water, Nija has been recognized for her professional acumen, strategic thinking, and methodical approach. Nija served as Lead Exposure Project Lead, Task Force Lead for COVID-19 Recovery/Return to Workplace, Chairperson for Women of Water (WOW), and received the General Manager/CEO Award in 2019.

Prior to joining the Authority, Nija achieved success in the corporate, non-profit, and public sectors in communications, marketing, public relations, strategic planning, equity, and inclusion. As a National Urban Fellow, Nija earned a Master's in Public Administration and is a proud Howard University Bison.