Alana is an applied anthropologist specializing in medical and community development anthropology, focusing on trauma-informed interventions, community resilience, and empowerment for system-involved populations. Her work integrates insights from neuroscience, sociology, and public health to address health disparities and systemic inequities in marginalized communities. Drawing on lived experiences with incarceration and expertise in program development and community engagement, she bridges academic research and practical solutions within the intersection of anthropology, creativity, and social justice to foster sustainable change.