Kiya Winston, known professionally as Kiya Tomlin, is an American fashion designer and entrepreneur, and the wife of legendary NFL coach Mike Tomlin.
She built a genuinely successful and independent fashion career entirely on her own merits, earning recognition as one of Pittsburgh’s most celebrated entrepreneurs long before her husband became one of the NFL’s most decorated coaches.
When Mike Tomlin stepped down as Pittsburgh Steelers head coach in January 2026 after 19 extraordinary seasons, Kiya broke her silence publicly on Instagram, writing, His mission began long before the titles and headlines, back when we first met in college, and it has never wavered’, demonstrating the depth of their partnership and her unwavering support through every chapter of his remarkable career.
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Kiya Winston Biography
She was born on January 13, 1974, in Morristown, New Jersey, making her 52 years old as of 2026. Kiya Winston grew up in northern New Jersey, graduating from Morristown High School in 1992.
She was raised primarily by her mother after her parents separated, with her mother providing the stable and loving foundation that shaped Kiya’s extraordinary work ethic and creative ambition.
Kiya attended the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, from 1993 to 1996, where she was a member of the gymnastics team. It was during her time at William and Mary that she first met Mike Tomlin, who was playing football for the Tribe.
As a young girl, Kiya dreamed of becoming a surgeon, but had a deep passion for fashion that ultimately led her in a different direction. Her decision to pursue fashion over medicine reflected the same bold, self-directed thinking that has defined every major decision in her professional life.
Her passion for design, combined with her gymnastic background and her eye for movement and fit, gave her a unique perspective on clothing that would eventually become the foundation of her entire brand.
Career
Kiya Winston launched her own fashion brand, the Kiya Tomlin label, in 2014 with an emphasis on blending stylish looks with practical and versatile clothing for women.
Her brand philosophy, captured in the tagline ‘thoughtfully designed clothes made to fit people, not measurements,’ reflects a deeply personal commitment to making women feel both beautiful and comfortable in what they wear.
In 2018, she expanded her business significantly by launching the Kiya Tomlin Work/Shop in Etna, Pennsylvania, bringing the manufacturing and sales arms of her business under one roof.
In an interview with William and Mary’s alumni magazine in 2019, she described the moment, saying ‘In my heart, I felt that if I could design, manufacture, and sell in one place, that would be a dream. That seemed like success.’
Pittsburgh Magazine named the Kiya Tomlin boutique the winner of the 2025 Best Women’s Clothing Boutique award, recognising the extraordinary work she has done building her brand and her reputation in Pittsburgh over more than two decades.
She graciously thanked her fans and supporters after accepting the award. In 2025, she launched the Kiya Tomlin x NFL Collection, designing officially licensed NFL gear described as being ‘for the fearless, independent, and passionate’ fans.
The collection represented a significant milestone in her career, cementing her status as both a Pittsburgh institution and a nationally recognised fashion entrepreneur.
She has worked directly with the Steelers organisation on multiple collaborations, and her Instagram account at kiyatomlin boasts over 34,000 followers.
Mike Tomlin’s Wife
Kiya Winston and Mike Tomlin met as student athletes at the College of William and Mary in 1993. The couple met in the training room of the school’s athletic department, both nursing injuries from their respective sports, a coincidence that gave birth to one of American sports’ most enduring partnerships.
They married in May 1996 and have been together for nearly 30 years. Together they have three children. Their eldest son, Michael Dean Tomlin, known as Dino, was born in 2000. Their second son, Mason Tomlin, was born in 2002.
Their daughter, Harley Quinn Tomlin, was born in 2006. Note that Harley Quinn is her correct name. All three children have pursued athletic and creative interests, carrying on the family’s extraordinary legacy in various ways.
Kiya shared during an October 2025 interview that she was not always a football fan, saying, ‘I did not know anything about football, didn’t watch football’ when she first met Mike.
Over nearly three decades, she has fully immersed herself in the football world to support him while simultaneously building her own career and identity that exists completely independently of his fame.
Mike Tomlin announced his departure as Pittsburgh Steelers head coach on January 13, 2026, after 19 seasons, the longest tenure of any coach in Steelers history.
He compiled an extraordinary record, including a Super Bowl championship in 2009, and never recorded a losing season across his entire 19-year tenure, a feat unmatched in NFL coaching history.
Kiya immediately broke her silence on Instagram with a four-part heartfelt statement, writing in part ‘I am incredibly proud of all he has accomplished, both on and off the field.
His mission began long before the titles and headlines, back when we first met in college, and it has never wavered.’ Mike Tomlin was born on March 15, 1972, in Hampton, Virginia.
He played wide receiver at William and Mary before going undrafted and transitioning into coaching. He rose through college and NFL coaching ranks before becoming the Steelers’ head coach in 2007 at age 34, making him one of the youngest head coaches in NFL history at the time.
His estimated net worth is approximately $30 million, accumulated across his playing attempts, his long-running Steelers coaching contract, and various endorsement and media activities.
