For many, life is a balancing act. For Dr. Sheena J. Collier, it’s an expertly choreographed performance—a symphony of service, leadership, and vision where every movement has meaning. With over two decades of service to the U.S. Department of Defense, a thriving real estate business, and a heart for mentorship, Dr. Collier has now added “author” to her impressive résumé. And like everything she touches, her writing is driven by purpose.
Born with a servant’s heart and raised with Southern grit, Dr. Collier has built her life on excellence. As a senior logistics manager for the U.S. Army, she has led initiatives impacting military installations across the globe. But behind every process improvement and program metric is a deeper story—one of sacrifice, resilience, and vision. “Writing gave me the space to tell those stories,” she reflects. “Not just the systems and successes, but the people, the principles, and the perseverance behind them.”
Her journey as a writer began quietly. At first, she journaled to reflect. Then, she documented lessons from her logistics career to mentor others. Eventually, those entries turned into essays, then speeches, then a book-in-progress that weaves together her personal story with professional wisdom. “There’s power in the pen,” Dr. Collier says. “It’s how we pass the baton to the next generation.”
As a Black woman in leadership—both in government and business—Dr. Collier is no stranger to the challenges of visibility, representation, and balance. “Finding time to write amid all my responsibilities has been the biggest hurdle,” she admits. “But I treat it like mission-critical work. Because to me, it is.” Whether it’s on a lunch break, late evening, or early morning, she creates space for writing because she believes in what it can do.
Her mentors have shaped her not only as a leader but as a writer. “I’ve had women who poured into me—professionally, spiritually, and personally. Their wisdom became the framework for my voice. They helped me write with confidence and clarity,” she shares. And it’s that same clarity she brings to her readers—many of whom are aspiring professionals, women of color, veterans, and community advocates looking to break ceilings of their own.
The feedback she receives reflects the deep impact of her voice. One young professional told her after a workshop, “You made me believe I could lead with grace and grit. And that I didn’t have to choose between excellence and authenticity.” For Dr. Collier, moments like these are more than validation—they’re her why.
Her writing is also a reflection of her commitment to diversity and inclusion. “In literature, as in leadership, every voice matters,” she emphasizes. “We need stories from the boardroom and the battlefield, from the choir stand to the conference table. I want my work to reflect that richness.” With themes of faith, identity, and legacy woven throughout, her writing is as dynamic as her life.
Looking forward, Dr. Collier plans to publish her debut book—part memoir, part leadership guide—for women navigating professional spaces while honoring their values. She also hopes to develop a leadership curriculum for real estate professionals and government employees, emphasizing character as much as competence.
To aspiring writers, her advice is clear: “Don’t wait for the perfect moment. Start where you are, with what you have. Your story is already powerful—it just needs your permission to be told.”
Whether she’s optimizing logistics on a global scale, teaching future real estate leaders, or mentoring the next woman to rise, Dr. Sheena J. Collier leads with impact—and she writes with intention. Her story isn’t just one of personal success. It’s a masterclass in legacy-building, one word at a time.
About Dr. Sheena J. Collier
Dr. Sheena J. Collier is a distinguished logistics leader, real estate broker, educator, and author with over 20 years of federal service to the Department of Defense. She is the CEO and Founder of Provision Realty, LLC and Provision Real Estate Academy, where she mentors aspiring real estate professionals. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and civic leader, she has earned numerous accolades including the 2025 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and Sirens of Service Award. She has been featured in several HBCU magazines and continues to champion excellence, equity, and empowerment through her work and writing.
