Anya is 826 Boston’s inaugural FAO Schwarz Fellow. After graduating from Harvard in 2024 with a degree in history and literature and African American studies, she is excited to explore her passions for writing, education, and youth empowerment at 826 Boston. A firm believer in going where her curiosity leads her, Anya has interned at a local Boston music label, researched and collaborated with scholars at UCLA’s Art and Global Health Center on the efficacy of entertainment education in teaching safe sex practices in juvenile reentry spaces, and served as chair of the Arts Board of The Harvard Crimson. Outside the office, Anya can be found exploring nature, craving the beach, going on absurdly long walks, making new playlists, or sharing food and laughs with the special people in her life.