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Aya Suzuki
Co-Founder & Head of Design & Experience at Aavia
Aya Suzuki is the Co-Founder and Head of Experience at Aavia, a company focused on female hormone health. Aavia provides insights into physical and emotional cycles through a Health Journal App and a Smart Birth Control Pill Case, aiming to empower individuals with ovaries to manage their health confidently and address the often-overlooked aspects of hormone cycles.12
Education and Background
- Education: Aya holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Design from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she also minored in Design. She participated in various research projects during her time at MIT, including work in the Self-Assembly Lab and the Ideation Laboratory.1
- Previous Experience: Before founding Aavia, she worked as an undergraduate researcher and a technical marketing intern, where she developed educational curricula for CAD and contributed to design projects.1
Skills and Languages
Aya is proficient in Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, and English, showcasing her diverse linguistic capabilities. Her background combines engineering, design, and marketing, equipping her with a unique perspective in the health tech industry.1
Current Role
At Aavia, which she co-founded in June 2017, Aya focuses on creating user-centered experiences that cater to the needs of their primarily Gen Z audience. The company aims to break the silence surrounding hormone health by providing tools for better understanding and management.12
