Anel has been a resident of the Oklahoma panhandle area for 30 years. She and her husband Anthony have been married for 17 years. They have two children, Riddick and Piper.
Anel attends Connection Church and serves in youth and young adult ministry alongside her husband.
Since a young age, Anel has had a passion for helping and loving others. She has been involved with various mission work inside and outside the US.