
Biography
Emily Aron grew up playing basketball and developed a deep love for sports and what they represented. Through life’s ups and downs, she also became passionate about mental health and wanted to contribute to its de-stigmatization. Her focus is on helping athletes reach their full potential both in and outside of sports. Emily earned her MS in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology from Barry University in May 2023, where she gained the knowledge and mentorship needed to pursue her passion for mental health and athlete development. The guidance she received, particularly from Dr. Kimberly Shaffer, helped shape her approach to mental performance consulting.
Since July 2023, she has worked with WellPerformance as a mental performance consultant for youth athletes. In addition, she serves as the Performance Lifestyle Practitioner for NBA Academy Latin America, where she works with elite basketball players on mental performance and well-being in both team and individual settings