Lydia Gaya is a seasoned Human Resources professional currently serving as the Human Resources Manager at the University of Virginia Investment Management Company since July 2022. Prior to this role, Lydia was the Global Benefits Manager at the CFA Institute for a brief period in early 2022. Lydia's extensive experience in human resources includes a long tenure at the Southern Environmental Law Center, where roles ranged from Human Resources Coordinator to Human Resources Director from November 2012 to February 2022. Earlier career experiences include a Project Coordinator Internship at the Slovene Society of Tropical Medicine and an Assistant role at the Southern Environmental Law Center. Lydia began professional involvement with a volunteer position at Village Volunteers. Lydia holds a Master’s degree in International Administration from the University of Denver's Josef Korbel School of International Studies and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from Drexel University.