Fiona Banister is a highly educated professional with a diverse academic background, including a Master of Arts in Economics, Journalism, International Relations, and Film as well as a Master's degree in Teaching, Nutrition, and Psychology. She also studied Medicine at Loyola Marymount University and completed a Master's program in Journalism and Film at the San Francisco Art Institute.

Fiona has held significant roles in various organizations, notably as the Founder and Managing Director of Housing Microfinance. She has also served as the Owner of Hmf and held positions as Director at the Ayurvedic Medicine/Yoga Therapy Research Clinic, and as Development Director, Journalist, and Executive at Newsweek International at the Barry Choi Political Communications Firm in Asia.