Gaya holds a Master’s degree in International Security with a specialisation in Human Security from the Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals and a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the University of St. Gallen. Her background combines perspectives from international relations, governance, economics, and law, with a focus on migration, development, and protection. She currently works with refugees and asylum seekers at the cantonal level and volunteers with the Swiss Red Cross. Her interests include migration governance, integration policies, and human security in international contexts.