Viviana was born in Los Angeles. She attended Ramona Convent Secondary School for high school and continued on to UC Santa Cruz where she majored in Latin American/Latino Studies. She studied in spain for two years learning the language and culture. She continued her education at San Francisco State University where she received her teaching credential and is currently working on her Masters Degree in Langauge and Literacy as well as a Reading Specialist Credential. She currentlly lives in Oakland with her husban Alan and her boston terrier, Bugsy.