Boris Ozuna came to the United States in 2010 as a student to Eastern Mennonite University where he studied Peacebuilding and Development. He later graduated with a Masters in Restorative Justice and Conflict Transformation. Earlier in his career, Ozuna served as the Director of the Harrisonburg International Festival and worked at James Madison University as a coalition coordinator to prevent substance abuse among youth in the area. He has also worked in various academic settings as an adjunct instructor at Bridgewater College and Eastern Mennonite University. Ozuna speaks Spanish and English and enjoys mountain biking, Aikido, swimming and soccer.