Gaya is Director, Wellbeing and Accessibility Services at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan where she oversees services for mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. She is a licensed Project Management Professional and Certified Health Executive with leadership experience in Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia. She sits on a number of national and provincial advisory committees and boards including YMCA Canada, and the Technical Committee for the development of Canada’s first National Standard for Mental Health and Wellbeing for Post-Secondary Students.