Anya Vedmid is a breath of fresh air. One of the most positive, upbeat people you will ever meet. She is a very talented Graphic Designer who came to the US from Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, just 8 years ago. She landed in Iowa which apparently is a haven for international students. Who knew? Anya also lived in Germany and Alaska before settling in Boston which she now calls home. But leaving your homeland behind can be difficult, especially when your family is so far away. Luckily she brought her father's Borsch recipe with her to give her comfort when she's a little homesick.