Ivana was born in Veles, Republic of Macedonia, in 1989. At the age of 14, she moved to Štip to attend a secondary medical school, where she graduated as a nurse.

She later continued her education at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics in Skopje, earning a degree as a professor of biology, chemistry, and natural sciences.

In 2018, Ivana moved to Sweden, where she began her career in the field of education. Alongside her work, she completed additional studies in IT at the Academy of Software Testing and QA.

Since 2019, Ivana has successfully managed the social media group “Macedonian Ambassadors in Sweden,” which now has around 7,000 members and is the largest online community for people from Macedonia living in Sweden.

In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her partner and exploring new countries. She is also passionate about graphic design.