Kayla grew up in Prescott, Arizona with her parents and older brother. She loves camping and adventuring in the mountains. She is always quick with a joke to keep people going, and generous with her time in connecting with others.
She has spent her life working for those who need it most, using her voice to amplify those of others, and standing in solidarity with people as they struggle for their own rights and dignity. If there is work to be done in service to others, she does it.
Kayla cares deeply about humanitarian work and we know it would be important to her that we use this space to introduce the people and the places she values so deeply. Like us, you will be inspired by the number of causes and organizations that Kayla has dedicated herself to throughout the world. Kayla has maintained her generous spirit by intentionally seeking the wisdom of spiritual teachers and guides along the way. She spent time at
Plum Village
learning from Thich Nhat Hanh, and was active in the campus ministry. Kayla grounds herself in these teachings as she has dedicated herself to the most painful parts of the world. She has always remained strong and willing, even in the most trying circumstances, as she has offered her compassion to those suffering under oppression and injustice. In explaining her own work, Kayla wrote these words: