Adrienne is the Co-Founder and Co-Organizer of Pride South Side and a former political candidate committed to equity and civic engagement.

A lifelong South Side Chicagoan, she has over 20 years of experience advancing social causes. Adrienne has served in various public service roles, including legislative staff for Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and a mayoral appointee to SSA #42. She currently serves as Associate Vice President for External Affairs at Illinois Tech, and is also a proud daughter, sister, partner, and mother of two beautiful children.