Ayanna Dyette Explained

Ayana S. Dyette
Fullname:Ayana Sasha Dyette
Birth Date:10 January 1986
Birth Place:Trinidad and Tobago
Hometown:Diego Martin
College:Indian State College, Delaware State University
Nationalyears:2010–2016
Nationalteam: Trinidad and Tobago

Ayana Dyette (10 January 1986 – 1 July 2018) was a Trinidad and Tobago volleyball player.[1] She was part of the Trinidad and Tobago women's national volleyball team.

She participated in the 2015 Pan-American Games in Toronto, Canada.[2] She also participated at the FIVB world tour held in United States.

Education

Ayanna was a student of Holy Name Convent, Port-of-Spain, after which she received a volleyball scholarship to attend the Indian State college where she got her degree in Business Administration and Management. She also pursued her Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Management and Marketing and Related support services at the Delaware State University from 2006 to 2008.

Career

Ayanna was the Public Relations Officer during the presidentship of Mushtaque Mohammed.

In February 2014, she worked as the Financial Advisor with the Panamerican Life Insurance.

She was also the Customer Service Representative with RBC bank from October 2012 to April 2013.[1] [3]

Death

She died of cervical cancer.[1]

Tributes

1. Hon. Shamfa Cudjoe, Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago gave Ayanna a tribute.[4]

2. Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Volleyball player loses battle with cancer. www.looptt.com. 15 July 2018. 5 August 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180805153315/http://www.looptt.com/content/volleyball-player-loses-battle-cancer. dead.
  2. Web site: Ayana Dyette, former TTO Indoor and Beach Player Passed . Norceca.net . 2018-07-16.
  3. Web site: TTOC Extends Condolences to family and friends of Ayanna Dyette. www.ttoc.org. 15 July 2018.
  4. Web site: Minister Cudjoe Pays Tribute to Ayana Dyette - Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs GoRTT. www.msya.gov.tt. 15 July 2018.