Tiana received her Bachelors of Fine Arts in 2003 from California State University, Fullerton, where she graduated Cum Laude. After graduation, she joined Starbucks Coffee Company where she gained her management training. She moved to Nevada County in 2007 and worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Rockwell at Sierra Family Dental Clinic in Nevada City. She received her registered dental assistant license in January 2010. When Tiana is not working at Rockwell Family Dental, she enjoys spending time in the outdoors. She loves competing in triathlons, backpacking, hiking and playing with her dogs, Onyx and Alex.