A proud native of Ansonville, North Carolina, Ava carries her small-town spirit into everything she does. She graduated in 2025 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with highest distinction, earning a B.A. in Psychology and Human Development and Family Sciences. Ava has dedicated much of her time to nonprofit work, focusing on community outreach, social media and website management, and supporting local youth through research and event coordination. She is passionate about fostering happy, healthy lives for families in her community. Outside of work, Ava enjoys cooking and baking, trying out new arts and crafts, and hosting movie nights with friends.