Aya Long joined NGO Recruitment in 2024 as an associate consultant and is already a considerable asset to our Asia Pacific clients and candidates. A true global citizen bilingual in English and Japanese, Aya grew up in Hong Kong, studied in Singapore and New York, lived and worked in Los Angeles and Tokyo, and is now based in Sydney. She has travelled extensively around the Asia Pacific and therefore brings a unique understanding of the region, cultures and languages to our service offering.
In 2023, Aya completed a Master of Science in Global Affairs, specialising in environmental and energy policy from the University of New York. Her passion for and in-depth knowledge of current international climate, sustainability and social impact policy ensures she is highly adept at conducting complex multinational recruitment searches and sourcing hard-to-find international candidates for our clients.
Before transitioning into the climate sector, Aya studied for a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Filmmaking at the New York Film Academy and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications at Fordham University in New York. Aya therefore possesses a rare and diverse skill set combining sector expertise with advanced research and analysis, ecosystem mapping, technical and report writing, copywriting and database management skills.
A high achiever with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude, Aya is strategic and analytical in her approach, helping NGO Recruitment meet the current high demand for international climate, environment and renewable energy-related professionals.
In her spare time, Aya loves reading science fiction and fantasy books, practising yoga and playing video games with her international friendship networks. Due to her love of animals, Aya has volunteered at animal shelters, including the Wild Bird Fund in New York.
