Viviana Hall was born in Colombia, South America, with Spanish as her first language. Now a Texan, she has become a passionate advocate for minority students and for increasing the acceptance of bilingualism in the general public.

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With twenty years of experience in bilingual education, Viviana began her teaching career in a bilingual classroom at Garland ISD. She soon joined the faculty of acclaimed bilingual training programs at universities in North Texas, including Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas.

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As the co-founder of Global Vida, Viviana has made significant contributions to bilingual education in North Texas by establishing critical teacher-training programs that focus on practical experiences. She emphasizes biliteracy development, leveraging the similarities and differences between the English and Spanish alphabets. As a subject matter expert, Viviana has helped create effective Spanish literacy programs globally. She has spoken at numerous events, guiding bilingual teachers to success.

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Alongside her co-founder, Luz Roth, Viviana is writing her first book, ¿Hacia dónde va?, which explores the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries while teaching children about figurative language.