Yadira was born and raised in the California Bay Area. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Sonoma State University. While in undergrad, she worked for the Sonoma County Water Agency as an Education Technician where she led outdoor fieldtrips and taught environmental lessons to elementary school students.

Yadira then attended law school at the University of Oregon School of Law. While in law school, Yadira participated in various school organizations including the the Frohnmayer Leadership Fellowship, the Student Bar Association, and the Latinx Law Student Association In her second year of law school, Yadira volunteered with the Domestic Violence Clinic where she provided legal assistance to survivors of domestic violence. In her last year of law school, Yadira externed for the Honorable Mustafa T. Kasubhai at the United States District Court for the District of Oregon.

In her free time, Yadira enjoys exploring new hiking trails, playing soccer, and cheering for the Ducks. She is also a member of the Oregon State Bar and Multnomah County Bar Association. Recently she became a member of the Oregon Hispanic Bar Association and is bilingual in both English and Spanish.