Luana is a Secular Franciscan, and holds a Master of Social Work and Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (MAPS) from Loyola University Chicago. She has worked in social services and ministry in varied settings in the Chicago-Metro area, and is an adjunct instructor at DePaul University. In her spare time, Luana enjoys playing with her cat, listening to Otis Redding, and cheering for the Chicago Cubs.