In her role as research assistant, Adriana aids FPI Policy Analyst Alexis Tsoukalas in advancing state and local policies that expand workers' rights. Previously, Adriana has worked in grassroots organizations for children and at-risk girls, where her talents of fundraising strategy and project management helped acquire the necessary sponsors to fund programs at these NGOs. She is passionate about empowering immigrants and women of color in her research, advocacy, and professional projects. 

Adriana was raised in Miami. She received her bachelor's degree in political science and international studies from the University of Florida.

In her free time, Adriana loves to drink coffee on her balcony surrounded by her plants in the rain or shine.