Meet the Team

A man and woman posing outdoors in a snowy mountain landscape with a wooden fence in the foreground. The woman is sitting on the fence wearing a white knit hat, blue jacket, and jeans, while the man is kneeling with one knee on the fence, wearing a black cap, black jacket, and jeans.

Tatiana Medellin

Founder & CEO

Arya was inspired by countless conversations with friends who shared the same frustration with modern dating. Between endless swiping, ghosting, and dating apps that seemed to focus more on quantity than quality, it became clear that people were craving a more genuine way to meet.

I've always enjoyed introducing friends to people I thought they'd connect with, and seeing those connections grow made me realize how powerful thoughtful matchmaking can be. That's when the idea for Arya was born.

I created Arya to bring people together through curated singles events, meaningful conversations, and a community built on authenticity, trust, and intention. My goal is simple: to help people build real relationships in a way that feels natural, safe, and exciting again.

A black pug dog running outdoors on a gravel path, wearing a beige hoodie.

Arya

Chief Happiness Officer (CHO)

Meet the inspiration behind the name.

Arya is our four-legged Chief Happiness Officer and the heart behind our brand. While she isn't involved in matchmaking decisions, she's an expert at reminding us that the best connections are built on loyalty, joy, and unconditional love.

You'll often find Arya keeping morale high, greeting visitors with tail wags, and making sure every workday includes a few well-deserved breaks.