Alia lives in Worthington with her husband Ken and two children Michael and Margaret. She has a Masters in Education from Antioch College, is a certified elementary teacher and currently a paraprofessional for a regional high school. Alia was a patron of ITAV after her first child was born and has had a deep connection to the village since it supported her during her difficult time as a new mother. She loves to be outside fishing, hiking, gardening and spending time with kids.