Dalena grew up minutes from the Tennessee state line in Gate City, Virginia and has spent her life learning about the region and all its natural beauty has to offer. She graduated from the University of Virginia's College at Wise with a B.A. in Communications in 2015 and has worked in several marketing and communications positions over the past five years. She has a fierce passion for helping people and representing the "down home" hospitality of the Appalachias. She understands the meaning of the word "community" and how important the feeling of safety and security is when thinking of your home and strives to bring each client that feeling from Day 1.​