Anayeli was born in Minneapolis, MN and she is a first-generation graduate from St. Catherine University in St Paul, MN, in 2023 with a double major in Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and Spanish. As an undergrad student she was able to participate in research opportunities that assisted the Latinx communities with resources and support systems to aid them with their medical, financial and nutrition styles.

In her position as a Children's Case manager that specially serves the Latinx community she hopes to continue to develop skills within the mental, educational, and community settings. Using a culturally responsive intent to work with clients and their families in order to serve not only their mental health needs but other basic needs.

She enjoys spending time socializing with friends and attending to her cultural Ecuadorian rooted events whenever there is an opportunity. She likes to participate in folkloric Ecuadorian danza, playing soccer and going to the gym.