Darya thrives in a team environment. Prior to law school, she was a walk-on to the top-ranked University of Oregon women's softball team, where she later earned a scholarship. The team won the Pac-12 championship in 2016 and 2018 and made World Series appearances in 2017 and 2018. Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, Darya embraces her midwestern hospitality values by creating interpersonal relationships with her community.