Oriana is a research assistant with The Lab @ DC where she will be working on developing and evaluating a senior hunger assessment tool. She is passionate about advocating for and helping communities through improved social public policies.
She is pursuing a Masters’ Degree in Public Policy from American University and holds a Bachelors’ degree in Sociology with a minor in International Development from the University of Florida. When not at The Lab, she can be found playing with her dog, cooking, and exploring fun places in DC with her friends.
Fun Fact: One of Oriana's favorite places is her parents' garden where they plant lots of tropical fruits and flowers. There, Oriana has planted a mango tree that has grown from a seed to a fruiting tree.