Adriana Paz is the founder of multiple organizations, including Mutual Aid Lynn and North Shore’s Women of Color Association. Adriana is also president of Prevent The Cycle and Vice President of North Shore Juneteenth Association. She also serves on the board of North Shore CDC and on the board of Latina Center Las Marias.

A native of Cali, Colombia, mother, and Afro-Latina, Adriana lives in Lynn with her son Jorge Adrian. She enjoys exploring the world, reading, spending time with her family and, like a good Calena, dancing to salsa music as often as possible.

Adriana graduated from Salem State University with a Bachelor’s in History and Pre-Law, and a Paralegal Certification from North Shore Community College. She completed a Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design Specialization. She also completed the Commonwealth Seminar, a program that teaches community members to navigate the legislative and state budget process.