Have Hope and Live Well.
Across many origins, Asha means Hope and Life (or one that lives well). My name is undoubtedly a reflection of who I am and a foundational and driving force behind my work and life. The inspiration behind my name, stories shared about it, and what it holds inspire me to pursue lifelong learning about myself, others, and the world around us. Hope and life remind me to always work toward a future where we can be and live well.
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Asha has led and supported various projects with community, social justice and wellness orientations that focus on accessibility, engagement, education and development.
Locally, Asha has worked with several organizations, providing consultation and knowledge-building sessions. These projects have included board policy reviews, leading large-scale environmental assessments, facilitating capacity and focus group sessions, and updating a sector-wide anti-racism and anti-oppression policy.
Internationally, Asha has travelled to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, as the student lead on an experiential learning trip through the University of Guelph and as the student lead and program facilitator for a literacy camp in Negril, Jamaica, through Camp Power to Be hosted by Power to Be International.​​
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Asha's dynamic experience in various fields and settings has provided her with a unique perspective and positioning that directly inform her work and practices. Asha foregrounds her work and relationships with curiosity, communication, collaboration and care.
My Story.
Asha developed an interest in community work early on, which was foundational to the pursuit of her studies and work. She was also exposed to and involved in health-related endeavours through her participation in sports as a child and through her teenage years, as well as her mom's work in the health field. Asha's experiences led her to develop a keen interest in wellness and an appreciation of movement in her work. Her interests have contributed to over a decade of experience and research working in community, non-profit, corporate, and health and wellness spaces.
Asha holds a Bachelor of Honours in Political Science from York University and a Bachelor of Psychology from the University of Guelph. She completed her Master of Education in Adult Education and Community Development at the University of Toronto with a collaborative specialization in Workplace Learning and Social Change. Asha is a PhD student and teaching assistant at Brock University in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences.​​​​
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Asha is also a twice-certified yoga teacher and a meditation and sound bath facilitator, with additional training in somatics, Reiki, doula, and prenatal yoga.
