Ayanna Castaneda is originally from the Northeast area of Kansas City, Missouri and has always made it her mission to return to her community to give back and support the youth. She returns to serve Northeast High School as well as the Northeast Community Center in partnership with Harmony Project KC. 

Ayanna graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelor of Educational Studies. She aims to foster a college-going culture and provide access to the college admissions and financial aid process for students and their families.