This is Raija’s bio, as written by her, when starting her own business. Obviously, there is so much more to Raija than this “list”.

Inspired by Raija’s interests and passions, her family – Kristi, Hanna, Kristian, and Pat – work to help others to Live Like Raija.

• born and raised in Seattle, WA

• attended University Prep and was a 4-year varsity athlete in 3 sports, 7-time varsity team captain, served as Student Body President, recipient of the Female Athlete of the Year Award, Commitment to Athletics Award, and Faculty Recognition Award

• attended The George Washington University in Washington, DC

• studied Sport, Event, & Hospitality Management in the GW School of Business

• former member of GW Women in Business, the Big Brother Big Sister program, and the Jackie Robinson Society

• spent a semester abroad in Santo Domingo, DR

• has traveled to Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Thailand, Western Samoa, and the majority of the United States