She holds a Master in City and Regional Planning from The Ohio State University as well as a Juris Doctorate from West Virginia University College of Law where she was a W.E.B Du Bois Fellowship recipient. Anoa has served as a grassroots digital organizer during the 2016 presidential election cycle. Also, Anoa serves as Deputy Director for MPACT, an organization focused on building collective power and agency in underrepresented communities. Aside from her life as an attorney and organizer, Anoa is a speaker and presenter in progressive spaces. She is a growing presence in the world of independent progressive media. She hosts The Way with Anoa, a weekly talk show, and podcast, focusing on politics, news, and community engagement.