Naya Tapper is an Olympian and professional women's rugby player for the USA Women's Sevens team. She is originally from South Carolina but raised in Charlotte, NC. Naya attended college at The University of North Carolina, where she graduated in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Science and fluency in Spanish. She began her rugby career playing for UNC in 2012. She began her professional career for the Eagles January of 2016.

Naya had her debut in Sao Paulo, Brazil where she scored her first try on her first touch of the ball. She then went on to win player of the final for 2017 Sydney 7s. She made the dream team at the 2017 Sydney 7s, 2017 Vegas 7s, the 2018 San Fran World Cup, and 2021 Dubai 7s. She also played on the 2017 Ireland World Cup team for 15s where they placed 4th overall. Naya holds the title of All Time Leading Try Scorer for the Women's Eagles Sevens Team. She was the first ever USA women’s rugby player to score 100 tries, she was the #1 spot in Sports Center top 10, and she participated in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

She currently resides in Chula Vista, California where she trains full time at the Olympic Training Center to prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympics while also focusing on building her brand and legacy.

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About Sivonnia DeBarros

Sivonnia DeBarros – the Protector of Athletes – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes in business protect their brands through collaborative partnerships, education and support necessary to carry them to the next level. DeBarros’s practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. Learn more about her services at www.prosportlawyer.com and www.sldebarros.com.

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