A native Southern Californian, Anna is currently studying at California State University, San Bernardino, for her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations. Anna aspires to eventually enter the field of public relations or editorial journalism.

From 2008 to 2009, Anna wrote and produced content for College of the Desert's (Palm Desert, CA) school newspaper, The Chaparral, which included an in depth, one-on-one interview with 8th season runner-up Adam Lambert.

In 2010, she spent an eye-opening semester abroad in London, England, through the American Institute of Foreign Studies (AIFS), furthering her experience in international communications.

From 2011 to 2012, she also co-ran and operated an entertainment blog called deadAWESOME, involving multiple contacts with several media outlets, including NBC Universal, BBC America, AP Wire, and more.

In her spare time, Anna loves to sing, travel, take photographs, and blog. She is also a part-time bookseller.