Gaya Krishna
Gaya Krishna
  • Height:
    6'0"
  • Year:
    2023
  • Hometown:
    Houston, Texas
  • High School:
    Clear Lake
  • Position:
    P/S
  • Major:
    French / Neuroscience

Bio

Collegiate Career Honors:

  • 2x NEWMAC Rowing Academic All-Conference Team (2020, 2022)

2021-22 (Junior Year)

  • Rowed in the Division I Collegiate Women's Varisty 8+ to finish 11th at the Head of the Housatonic  
  • Rowed in the Varsity 8+ for a 2nd place finish at the Head of the Charles Regatta
  • Helped the 2nd Varsity 8+ secure a 1st place win at the 2022 NEWMAC Rowing Championships
  • Rowed in the 2nd Varsity 8+ for a 3rd place finish at the New England Rowing Championships
  • Rowed in the 2nd Varsity 8+ for a 2nd place finish at the Invitational Rowing Championships
  • Assisted the Blue in securing the title in the 2022 NCAA DIII Rowing National Championships by rowing in the 2nd Varsity 8+ with a 2nd place finish

2020-21

  • Did not participate due to Covid-19 Pandemic

2019-2020 (Sophomore Year)

  • Rowed in the Women's Collegiate 8+ 'B' to finish 20th at the Head of the Charles.
  • Spring season cancelled.

2018-2019 (First Year):

  • Rowed in the Women's Collegiate 8+ 'B' to finish 17th at the Head of the Charles.
  • Rowed in the Varsity 4+ to finish third at the New England Rowing Championships.
  • Rowed in the Novice 8+ to finish first at the National Invitational Collegiate Regatta.

Before Wellesley:

  • Attended Clear Lake High School, and graduated in 2018.
  • Daughter of Geetha and Murali Krishna.
  • Born in Houston, Texas.
  • Has a golden retriever, Smash.
  • Chose to attend Wellesley for its excellent academics, commitment to service, and of course, Blue Crew!