Bryan Avila was born in Hialeah, Florida, and lives in Miami Springs, Florida. Avila has served in the Florida Army National Guard and has reached the rank of first lieutenant. He earned an A.A. in political science from Miami Dade College in 2004, a B.A. from the University of Miami in 2006, and an M.S. in criminal justice and an M.P.A. from Florida International University in 2010. Avila's career experience includes working as a college professor.
