Pena joined the coaching staff at Converse under head coach James Smith in early August 2025. Prior to her time in the Hub City, Pena was a four-year player at Bethel University in Mishawaka, Indiana. Pena graduated from Bethel in May of 2025 as a double major in business management and marketing. On the court, Pena helped lead the Bethel women's program to ITA NAIA top-25 national finishes in both of her final two seasons, including finishing 13th in 2025.