Adriana is a first generation Latina born in Michoacan, Mexico raised in San Mateo where she has spent her college days and career advocating for environmental justice through authentic community engagement, unlocking the leadership potential of communities of color and organizing hikes for youth and their families. Her passion for environmental justice stemmed from living in a mixed immigration status household. As the Public Policy Manager, Adriana is excited to mentor rising leaders in the community, advocate with and work on policies that will help our underserved communities receive the resources they need to excel and thrive. 

In her spare time, Adriana volunteers with Dreamers Roadmap Supplies for Farmworkers Campaign or spends her time outdoors with her husband and dog, Azul. She is currently a San Francisco Foundation Koshland Civic Unity Community Fellow for North Central San Mateo and is a proud alumni of the Chicana Latina Foundation, Justice Outside Outdoor Educators Institute, Green Foothill’s Community Advocates Leadership Academy and the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley Latino Board Leadership Academy. Adriana graduated with an A.S. from Cañada College and a  B.S. in Environmental Science and Management from University of California, Davis.