My chosen name is Aya. I chose this name around 2018 after deepening my journey as an activist. My given name is Tifanny that I love equally as much. In 2017, I got trained in Restorative Justice, which is a community non-punitive approach to handling conflict, trauma and harm. Since then I have held spaces for several community organizations, colleges and universities that have been committed to moving away from punitive systems such as mass incarceration, war and police brutality.

I am currently available to hold circle space for your group or organization!

I am a womanist, activist and healer. Currently I am a 200 HR Yoga Student and I look forward to starting my journey to teaching yoga classes in January of 2026.