La Nieciá Vicknair, also known as Coach Lala V., is a Howard University cum laude graduate and proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She has been working in the health and wellness field since 2015 and is a Nike Trainer with certifications in mobility, corrective exercise, personal training, Pilates, TRX, pre/postnatal, and nutrition. La Nieciá also founded and operated Thrive Health Lab, a boutique fitness studio in South Los Angeles, for seven years, where she focused on making wellness accessible and community-centered.

Outside of her professional work, La Nieciá enjoys travel, arts and crafts, exploring new fitness and mindfulness practices, and spending time with her family and friends. She is passionate about creating spaces for people of color to thrive both physically and mentally. She brings that same dedication and joy to her role as Wellness Coordinator at Stars.