Adaija was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, and graduated from Pitzer College in 2025 with double honors in Organizational Studies and Psychology. Growing up in a low-income, single-parent household with a sibling who has special needs shaped her resilience and drive. Navigating college as a first-generation student without the same financial resources as peers pushed her to persist and advocate for herself and others.
Leadership & Impact
- First-year Resident Assistant at Pitzer College
- President of the First-Generation Club, restructuring programs to improve retention and success for FGLI students
- Sophomore intern leading recruitment during a staffing shortage
- Early Career Program Coordinator, building programs to equip young professionals in the insurance industry
