Lana was born and raised in Sarajevo, Bosnia. When war broke in the former Yugoslavia in the early 1990s, her family fled to Serbia and eventually settled in Sonora, CA. Lana earned a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Child Development from CSU Chico. During her time at Chico, she had the opportunity to volunteer in various settings, including mental health institutions, veterans’ homes, and preschools. Lana is currently working on her M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Brandman University and looks forward to completing her degree later this year. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, stand-up comedy, being outdoors, cooking, and (most of all) travelling and learning about other cultures. Lana’s passion is helping individuals in need and she is immensely inspired by Kiva’s mission and vision. She is extremely excited about collaborating with the Community Support Team and gaining knowledge about the inner workings of non-profits.