Rahja grew up in Los Angeles, CA , and spent a year in Japan as an AFS exchange student, becoming fluent in Japanese. She earned her degree in Cultural Anthropology and Asian Studies from Occidental College and obtained her CA Real Estate license in 20010, later earning Realtor® reciprocity in Washington State—now a licensed Realtor® in Washington since 2024.

While working in real estate, Rahja discovered her passion for Interior Design and completed the UCLA Interior Design certification program in 2020 while working full-time. After relocating to Seattle that same year, she began combining her real estate background with design and currently also does professional home staging. She is completing her Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design at Bellevue College, with graduation expected in spring 2026.

Having lived in the Pacific Northwest for five years, Rahja enjoys exploring new places, taking drum lessons, and spending time with her family and two bunnies, Peaches and Dandelion.