Ava Van Straten

Ava Van Straten is a published children's book author and curricula developer who has always been interested in social and emotional learning, personal leadership, and character development opportunities for youth. She currently attends Yale University, studying Psychology and Education Studies as well as assisting in research being conducted at The Education Collaboratory at Yale, Child Study Center. Van Straten is a member of the Inaugural Class of Female Eagle Scouts and has her Girl Scout Gold Award.