Anna Empey grew up on a 2,000-acre apple and fruit orchard in Eastern Washington. She graduated with her degree from Brigham Young University in Anthropology, with a Minor in Communications.

Anna came out to her mormon family when she was 25 and her and her wife just celebrated 3 years of marriage. Anna loves supporting small businesses and has created a business to help others and she has also spent countless hours volunteering for a variety LGBTQ+ organizations.