Aya - Facilitator and Marketing Support
Aya grew up on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, which instilled in her an unwavering love of pine chats. Despite her love of nature, she'd had enough of the shore's brand of rural, running away to Bard College in New York to the Hudson Valley's version of rural. After graduating with a degree in German Studies, a minor in Dance, and 4 years work-study experience working in the Athletic department, naturally her next step was as an Assistant Field Hockey coach for Vassar College. When that contract ended and with yet another snowy winter in sight, she threw caution to the wind and relocated to Orlando, FL where she accidentally spent the next 11 years, working in aquatics, training, hospitality, and co-owning a gift basket company with her BFF. In 2020, she came to her senses and realized she belonged in Maryland after all, but not all the way back to the Shore, landing in Baltimore. Aya enjoys yoga, hiking, rock climbing, snuggling with her pup, and spending quality time with her partner and his kids.