Lia, a native to Barranquilla, Colombia, but grew up in Ogden, Utah. Soon after graduating high school, she moved to Texas to attend college and to sample some of the best BBQ in the country. Lia has earned a associate's degree in General Studies from Central Texas College. She intends to continue her education in communications at the University of Utah. Lia worked for the Killeen Independent School District in Texas, where she was passionate about dealing with students with special needs, behavior assistance, and general education students. She enjoyed teaching and providing help to her students; she specialized in Behavioral managment and encouraged her students to complete their education. She strongly believes that a more beautiful world is created through diversity of people, philosophy, culture, and experience. Lia enjoys traveling, spending time with her threee dogs, and being an avid thrifter.