Iliana was born and raised in Austin, Texas and earned her Bachelor of Science in Geology–Hydrogeology from the University of Texas at Austin. Her studies of natural resources combined with her passion for advocacy led her to pursue a career in energy and environmental justice. She currently resides in Lubbock, Texas where she is a 3L at Texas Tech University School of Law. Iliana hopes to utilize her skills here at Bayou City Waterkeeper to promote climate justice and advocate for equitable access to natural resources.