Aya has had many careers in her life: art conservationist, picture framer, and lab technician, culminating in a twenty-seven-year stint in public health, helping to protect the hea...view moreAya has had many careers in her life: art conservationist, picture framer, and lab technician, culminating in a twenty-seven-year stint in public health, helping to protect the health and well-being of Americans. She is now retired and lives in sunny Florida with her super dog, Bash, where they both enjoy coexisting with their numerous alligator neighbors. Aya has three children and nine grandchildren who live all over the world.view less