Ayana Jean "A.J." Whitaker (born August 16, 1992) is an American professional volleyball player for Pallavolo Hermaea of the Italian Serie A2. She played collegiate volleyball at Cal State Fullerton and Loyola Marymount University. She primarily plays the position of Middle Blocker, but also played Opposite early on in her career. Whitaker graduated from Vista Murrieta High School of Murrieta, California in 2010.