Spreadsheet Soothsayer. Two Spirit. Gamemaster. Thrifty.
Ava grew up in the beautiful desert climates of Southern California and Texas. She moved to Northern Nevada in 2003 to be near family and pursued an education in business and data management. She developed her professional experience over a decade in the casino gaming industry as a technical projects manager and casino operations director. Ava left the gaming industry to consult with local small businesses and was recruited by the SPCA of Northern Nevada in 2020 to launch their thrift store at its new Moana Street location.
When Ava isn’t nerding out over spreadsheets to save homeless pets, she’s geeking out on life! Ava is proud to be a visible member of Reno’s queer, gender non-conforming community. You can find her hosting game nights, thrift shopping and supporting local drag shows. Ava volunteers as a Big Sibling with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada. She is blessed to have Clyde, a rescued pittie mix, as a constant source of joy and friendship.
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