Asia-Ana was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, and graduated from Roosevelt High School in the Albany Park neighborhood before earning a Bachelor’s degree in English Education from Illinois State University in 2018. She is a dedicated educator passionate about expanding opportunities for students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
She spent five years teaching in Chicago Public Schools, often serving as a teacher leader and coach. Currently, she is a Program Manager at High Jump Chicago, where she recruits, coaches, and mentors teachers, designs curriculum, develops programs, and fosters partnerships between schools, families, and communities to strengthen student outcomes.
Leadership Experience
- Teacher leader and coach, Chicago Public Schools
- Program Manager, High Jump Chicago, overseeing teacher recruitment, mentorship, and curriculum development
- Advocate for educational access and equity for students of color in urban schools
