Engaging health equity strategist with extensive maternal and child health and public health policy subject-matter expertise dedicated to creating innovative approaches to improving health and social outcomes through systems change. Extensive experience providing direct technical assistance and capacity-building services. Well-versed in cultivating cross-sector collaborations and known for translating data into accessible and usable information. A powerful communicator and experienced facilitator passionate about community building and engagement, leveraging storytelling, junctional thinking, and human-centered design to impact under-resourced communities. Also, Aika is certified in Spinning® through Mad Dogg Athletics and Indoor Cycling through Schwinn. As a former college athlete, Aika has been a fitness lover for a long time. When she’s not on the bike, working out, or working, you can find her traveling, attending a concert or festival, and enjoying time with family and friends.