Anayancy Estacio-Manning is from Fayetteville, North Carolina and attended Cross Creek Early College High School before going to UNC-Chapel Hill. In high school, Anayancy was captain of the Quiz Bowl team, Beta Club Vice President, Spanish Club president and a member of the Interact Club. While at UNC-Chapel Hill, Anayancy plans on double majoring in Environmental Studies and Global Studies. As a Bonner Leader, Anayancy works at the Dobbins Hill Community Center.