Ava converted her apartment into a donation space, where she collected and distributed more than 120 batches that she collected from 100+ community members in 15 cities within 6 months. Thanks to her tribe, Ava was able to help hundreds of Afghanistan refugees within three settlements that she investigated and found on her own.

Ava was appointed as the youngest Community Representative for IFIT of King County for the City of Bellevue Police Department. This volunteer position plays a significant role that ensures accountability, transparency and trust between the community and the police department. Here she is accepting her second certification in the Community Police Academy.

Renton School District is a very special place in Ava’s heart. She dedicates her time to inspire and empower high school and middle school students at their school career events. Ava is a proud alumna of Lindbergh High School. Go eagles!!

Ava is proud to be a part of Doug Baldwin’s Family First Community Center as a former government staff member. The facility offers programs and resources to help children, families and seniors in need. It was a monumental day as it was built in the same neighborhood that Ava grew up in.

As a former Miss Seattle Teen USA 2007 and Miss Congeniality 2008, Ava dedicates her time as a pageant judge in the PNW in multiple states, including Pageants NW and Miss Washington (affiliate of Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, Miss Universe and Miss America).

Ava connected with a local Ukrainian church to help Ukrainians who were searching for refuge at the border during harsh winter conditions. She donated a truck full of winter clothes and luggages to help Ukrainians as they plan their escape to safety.

Ava loves to support her friends in the high fashion industry as all the proceeds from their regional shows benefit local and international charities and orphanages to help children in need.

Ava has been a volunteer with the Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission since she was a teenager. Today, she spends her Thanksgiving to serve meals to homeless men. She also helps with Search & Rescues, where she finds homeless people sleeping on the streets to offer meals and a warm drink.

In loving memory of her dear grandad who passed away from Parkinson’s Disease, Ava spends her Christmas to deliver blankets, hats and socks to all residents at her grandpa’s former nursing home and hospice facility. Many of whom have no family left, no visitors or in their finally days of life.