Augusta is from Bourne and now lives in Medford. She received her BA in International Relations from Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto and is now pursuing her MA in Conflict Resolution from UMASS Boston. She is a mediator and facilitator and has experience in non-profit advocacy work related to Indigenous rights. Currently, she is working in communications. Augusta spent time living in Thailand and Mexico where she gained a love for exploring and learning about different cultures.