Joya Marisa A.

Joya Marisa Parrish Asika is an accomplished educator and corporate trainer with extensive experience in phlebotomy and public health. Currently serving as a Virtual Biomedical Collections Instructor for the American Red Cross and a Virtual Instructor for CGS, Joya is also the owner of Viva La Veins LLC, dedicated to providing phlebotomy training scholarships for teen mothers and domestic violence survivors. Joya's background includes roles as a Phlebotomist and Public Health Investigator with Labcorp and the County of San Diego, where responsibilities encompassed patient education, housing coordination, and phlebotomy services. With a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Hampton University and a Public Health Leadership Certificate from Johns Hopkins, Joya has developed training materials, managed mobile health clinics, and facilitated community health initiatives, demonstrating a commitment to improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations.