As Hospitality Manager, Ava oversees premium hospitality operations for football, men’s and women’s basketball, and baseball at Kenan Stadium, Dean E. Smith Center, Carmichael Arena, and Boshamer Stadium.

Born in Chapel Hill and being a third generation Carolina alumni, Ava is a true born and bred Tar Heel! She has been part of the hospitality office for the past few years, most recently serving as Associate Hospitality Manager.

Before her time with Carolina Athletic Hospitality, Ava graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2024 earning a B.A. in Sport Administration. During her time at Carolina, Ava was a member of the UNC Carolina Girls Dance Team and proudly served as Homecoming Queen.