Anna graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Criminology and Social Policy from Northumbria University. She was also awarded the Britland Prize for Social Policy following her final year results. On completion of this, she attended the Jill Dando Institute of Crime Science completing an MSc in Crime Science in 2009. Whilst completing this she completed an internship at the Design Against Crime Research Centre, where she has returned, working as an intern on research intern analysing innovative initiatives introduced by the Police, Local Authorities and Charities to combat Graffiti. She also completes research and analysis on Anti Money Laundering Techniques collaborating with Government Law Enforcement Agencies.