Ciridany Genchi was born in Mexico and raised in Georgia 24 years ago. As the daughter of immigrants, she had challenges with her identifying herself as an undocumented individual, yet she obtained guidance from others. In her youth, she received a scholarship to pursue art at a nearby art studio. She continued art until she attended her freshman year of high school where she took a hiatus and later continued to practice it again. She is now a student at Christian Brothers University, studying Visual Arts with a concentration in Art Therapy. She is an active participant in the Stars organization, from which she received the All-Star recognition in 2024. She was awarded the 2025 Christian Brothers University Lasallian Fellowship which is one of the top awards in her college. Ciridany Genchi Cortez will complete her studies in December 2024, although her formal graduation will occur in May 2025.