Yana was born in Belguim but relocated with her family to Nashville, TN when she was 8 years old. She also loves to brag about her dual citizenship. She graduated from Sewanee: The University of the South with a focus in Neuroscience, Biochemistry, and pre-medicine. She is particularly interested in the underlining mechanisms involved in neuronal circutry pathways of functional neurological disorders. She loves participating in MMA, dancing, and used to have a pet horse. She is also always down for a joust.