Solana graduated from Ursinus College in Pennsylvania with a B.A. in English and minors in creative writing and Japanese language. During her time at Ursinus, she worked as a Writing Fellow, helping students improve their essays and foster stronger writing techniques. She also achieved the title of Head Editor for Ursinus College's literary magazine, The Lantern, during her senior year. This leadership opportunity inspired her to pursue a career in the editing/publishing field.

Upon graduating, she began editing freelance for publishers such as Lethe Press. In addition to her love of editing, she also enjoys writing science fiction and poetry, and several of her poems have appeared in publications such as Glass Mountain Literary Magazine and Moonstone Arts Center's tribute anthology to Sonia Sanchez.