Kaila Nix Means attended Oklahoma State University for undergrad, where she competed on Oklahoma State’s Women’s Equestrian Team and earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Kaila was a member of the Student Athletic Academic Committee while at OSU. After college, Kaila worked in the field of psychology, providing therapy for children with autism and other special needs. The following year, Kaila started law school at The University of Tulsa. There, Kaila was a member of the legal fraternity Phi Alpha Delta and was on the Board of Advocates, a trial competition group. Kaila graduated from the University of Tulsa College of Law with honors in community service.