Lanya has worked in various capacities in the contemporary art world for more than fifteen years. In addition to her curatorial and editorial work, she is passionate about advocacy and equity-oriented healthcare. Her professional training and academic interests concentrate on behavioral health, with an emphasis on co-occuring substance use disorders, other addictive behaviors and mental health among vulnerable populations.

She received her Master’s Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice from Columbia University and is a New York State Licensed Master Social Worker.