Carianna has always been fascinated by how data can represent various aspects of the human experience. She graduated from UC San Diego with a degree in economics, focusing on environmental policy, which led her to work on intriguing challenges associated with the Kyoto Protocol in Washington, DC, and Oxford, UK. In 2012, she earned a Master's in Secondary Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction, fueling her ongoing passion for innovation in math and STEAM education. Carianna's interests include live music, sailing, and a love for cats.