Based in Northern California, Aya Caspi brings her unique blend of vision, practical clarity, and deep commitment to the transformative power of Nonviolent Communication to settings as varied as schools, colleges, parenting, couples counseling, mediation, nonprofit organizations, social change communities, and media.

Aya has served as an educational consultant on several preschool series, creating original curricula and advising on show development and scripting. Her client list includes Warner Bros., Discovery Media, 9 Story Media Group, Cartoon Saloon, Field Day Entertainment, the Cartoon Network, and Max. Watch below video testimonials from the head writers and executive producer of the show 'Lu & The Bally Bunch'.

Aya has been sharing the work of NVC internationally via online classes and in-person retreats. She continually grapples with the joys and challenges of being raised in Israel and finds deep open hope in applying NVC to the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

September 20, 2025 | 7:30pm
CONNECTING ACROSS DIFFERENCES: Transforming Separation with Nonviolent Communication
$45 General | $42 Senior | Youth FREE

Come learn how to transform conflict by applying Nonviolent Communication to reclaim togetherness and restore trust amid separation and polarization. Learn how to use empathy to reclaim other people's innocence, even when they say or do things that are challenging or scary for us and respond in a way that invites transformation rather than perpetuating fear and separation. Lecture followed by Q & A.

Additional workshops on Non-Violent Communication and Speaking with Care will be held in the VCA atrium. Limited spaces available. Reservation required.

September 16, 2025 | 4:15-7:15pm
Non-Violent Communication
$25 General | $23 Senior | Youth FREE
Location: VCA Atrium

September 18, 2025 | 4:15-6:15pm
Speaking with Care
$25 General | $23 Senior | Youth FREE
Location: VCA Atrium
Childcare provided-must have advance reservation