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Aya Suzuki

Co-Founder & Head of Design & Experience at Aavia

Aya Suzuki has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Aya started their career in 2014 as an Undergraduate Researcher at the MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering, where they worked at the Newman Laboratory for Biomechanics and Human Rehabilitation until 2016. During this time, they also served as a Program Mentor for the MIT Discover Product Design Program.

In 2015, Suzuki worked as a Website Designer for the MIT Civil and Environmental Engineering department, where they designed and maintained class websites and team blogs. In addition, they created a customizable portfolio website template for the students in the 1.101 Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering Design course.

Suzuki joined Onshape Inc. in 2016 as a Technical Marketing Intern, gaining experience in the field of marketing. The following year, they became an Undergraduate Researcher at the MIT Self-Assembly Lab as part of their work with the SUTD-MIT International Design Centre.

In 2017, Suzuki became a Co-Founder and Head of Design & Experience at Aavia, a female hormone health brand. Aya played a key role in developing a Health Journal App and a Smart Birth Control Pill Case, with the aim of providing people with ovaries insights about their physical and emotional cycles.

Throughout their work experience, Suzuki has showcased their skills in design, research, and marketing, and has demonstrated a commitment to creating innovative solutions and products.

Aya Suzuki's education history is as follows:

From 2014 to 2018, they attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering and Design.

Prior to MIT, from 2010 to 2014, Aya studied at Los Altos High School. The information provided does not specify if they obtained a degree or pursued a specific field of study during this time.

In 2012, Aya briefly attended the Maryland Institute College of Art. Although they did not obtain a degree, they focused on the field of Architecture.

Aside from their formal education, Aya has also obtained a certification called the Product Psychology Masterclass from Growth.Design. Aya completed this certification in December 2022.

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  • Co-Founder & Head of Design & Experience

    June, 2017 - present