Staff Directory

Rayahna Tryka

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Digital Engagement and Strategy Coordinator
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Rayahna Tryka joined the Duke Women’s Basketball staff as the Digital Engagement and Strategy Coordinator in August 2026.

In her role, she will work to schedule, create, publish, and monitor content across all digital platforms and assist with the day-to-day management of Duke Women’s Basketball social media accounts.

Prior to joining Duke, Tryka served as the Manager of Creative Media at Ithaca College, where she led the creative approach and digital strategy for the athletics department during her undergraduate years. She managed media development and production for seven of Ithaca’s 28 varsity sports.

She also worked as a photographer with the Buffalo Bills during the 2025 NFL season, capturing photos for social media and marketing initiatives. Prior to that role, Tryka was based in Los Angeles, where she interned with FOX Sports’ Original Programming Department. At FOX Sports, she gained experience in storytelling for nationally-televised sports programming. She also worked as a Social Media Coordinator for NCAA Division III during the summer of 2025.

Tryka served as the President of Ithaca College’s Association for Women in Sports Media and earned a Bachelor of Science in Sports Media, with a focus in Communication, Strategy and Design from Ithaca College in May 2026.