Ana has been a parishioner of Jesus the Good Shepherd Parish since moving to Monroe from New Orleans in 1985. Ana has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and a Master Degree in Pastoral Studies. She worked as Family Life and High School Youth Coordinator at Jesus the Good Shepherd for six years. Prior to returning to JGS in her current position, Ana was employed by St. Francis Medical Center in several positions:

Coordinator of the Parish Nurse Program, Team Leader of Pastoral Care, and Director of the Mission and Pastoral Care Departments.