Ariyahna Bernard is currently completing a dual Master’s degree at the University of Oregon, specializing in Business Administration with a focus on Sports Business, and a Master’s degree in Conflict and Dispute Resolution. Her unique combination of expertise in sports business and dispute resolution positions her to address and manage complex interpersonal and social conflicts within the sports industry.

Ariyahna’s background includes five years as a nationally ranked Division 3 thrower and two years of field hockey at Ithaca College. Her experiences as a student-athlete drive her academic and professional pursuits in leveraging sports to resolve broader societal issues.