20 Facts About Laya
I was born in Oakland, CA.
My parents are immigrants to this country.
I have 3 sisters. I am the second oldest.
I am Filipina-American working on and discovering what it means to be Filipina-American. I’m writing my own story.
I wish I had a dog.
I studied Art Education for my undergraduate degree. Go Terps!
I moved to New York City in 2007. I Left in 2021 to teach internationally in Hanoi, Vietnam.
I am a foodie.
I want to visit as many countries as I can.
I want to write a book.
I love my role as an auntie in the family. I have 3 nieces and 3 nephews.
I am the first in my entire family to go beyond a bachelor’s degree and hope to pave the way for my nieces and nephews.
I love to learn and am a passionate educator.
I love adventures. Everything is an adventure!
I consciously work to improve myself as a person.
I love to travel but sometimes I really love alone time.
I have a very loud laugh.
I love American football, beer, and wings.
I have a Janet Jackson obsession.
One day I will build my own house.