About

Aya is a visionary Arab American social entrepreneur, media personality, and business leader whose work spans multiple industries, from global business development and digital media to beauty, blockchain, and philanthropy. As the founder of Click Ink Media, Arab American Times, AyaBeauty, and MeBar, as well as the co-founder and EVP of Growth & Strategy at Vurse, she is redefining industries with innovation, cultural impact, and purpose-driven business models. 

Aya is also the host of Tea Time with Aya, Partner at HTA Law Firm International, Partner at Main Street DC, Ambassador of SHEQONOMI, and a Board Member of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum. Through her platform and partnerships, she is shaping global conversations around entrepreneurship, representation, and innovation. 

Aya’s journey is one of transcending boundaries- blending business with advocacy, creativity with strategy, and technology with human connection. Her work is rooted in a bold vision: to elevate Arab American representation, create economic opportunities, and challenge outdated narratives through media, commerce, and emerging technologies.

Entrepreneurship & Global Impact

Aya’s ventures are designed not just to disrupt industries, but to empower individuals, build bridges across borders, and create lasting impact. At Click Ink Media, she leads a global team helping AI companies, embassies, governments, and high-growth startups scale across regions- taking U.S. companies from Washington, D.C. to Silicon Valley and bringing international businesses into the MENA and GCC markets. Her team delivers results through strategic marketing, digital diplomacy, and investor relations.

As the founder of Arab American Times, Aya built a platform that elevates Arab American voices and breaks stereotypes through storytelling, media, interviews, and humanitarian campaigns. AATimes hosts community events, supports refugee aid, and is expanding into e-commerce to connect U.S. consumers with Middle Eastern artisans.

Her work in beauty and wellness is equally impact-driven. AyaBeauty merges cosmetics with philanthropy, allowing customers to support nonprofits with every purchase. MeBar, her personalized nutrition brand, redefines wellness by offering custom bars tailored to individual health needs.

Revolutionizing Media & Crypto Literacy

At Vurse, the first-ever AI-powered blockchain content platform, Aya serves as Co-Founder and EVP of Growth & Strategy. She leads the platform’s global expansion, spearheading creator partnerships, user acquisition, and investor engagement. Vurse is designed to empower creators through fair revenue models while educating users on decentralized finance. With the rapid rise of crypto, Aya is actively tackling the socioeconomic barriers that prevent individuals- especially in underserved communities- from understanding and safely participating in this evolving financial landscape. By combining education, technology, and entertainment, Vurse equips users with the tools to navigate digital finance responsibly and reshape the future of content ownership.

Philanthropy & Purpose

Whether it’s supporting refugees, advocating for gender equality, funding education, or fighting climate change, Aya’s ventures are rooted in purpose. Through her work with SHEQONOMI and PodcastHERs, she is giving voice to the voiceless by amplifying stories from women around the world and distributing learning devices to refugees and underserved communities. As a Board Member of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum, Aya is contributing to the creation of a landmark institution that honors and preserves the stories of women throughout American history. Additionally, through her role as a Partner at Main Street DC, she is helping revitalize over 1,200 local businesses- including restaurants, shops, and community anchors- working to transform Foggy Bottom into one of Washington D.C.’s most vibrant and inclusive districts.

Mantra: Agape & Power

Aya lives by the philosophy of Agape- the Greek concept of unconditional, merciful, divine love. She believes that the projection of power is equivalent to power itself, and she leads with confidence, generosity, and vision. Every business she builds, every initiative she leads, and every story she shares is rooted in the belief that true strength comes from uplifting others and shaping a better future.

At 22 years old, Aya is not just building companies- she is shaping industries, communities, and mindsets. Through her work, she is proving that innovation, influence, and impact can coexist, leaving a legacy that transcends borders, industries, and generations.