About AdrianaI work, research, think, and create near the expansive and beautiful river valley in Amiskwacîwâskahikan, Edmonton AB, on Treaty 6 Territory .
I am a guest on the traditional lands of the Îyârhe Nakoda, Cree, and Métis peoples, and I am committed to learning, listening, and co‑creating with Indigenous communities and all who gather and live on these lands.
Rooted in Place, Shaped by History
My family’s experience of displacement in Canada shapes how I relate to people and place, leading me to centre Indigenous perspectives, engage in ongoing learning‑and‑unlearning, and design collaborative, decolonised learning experiences. The legacy of colonisation underpins my commitment to equity, inclusion, and ethical-relational pedagogy. Guided by a transversalist approach, I co‑create curricula that honour Indigenous knowledge systems, bridge multiple histories and perspectives, and work to dismantle colonial frameworks. This commitment informs every project I undertake, from university curriculum redesign to community‑based workshops.
As a guest on these lands, I am deeply grateful for Indigenous stewardship and the knowledge shared with generosity. I commit to continual reflection, meaningful collaboration, and collective action, honouring the stories, languages, treaties, lands, and livelihoods of the Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island and everyone living in miyo‑wîcêhtowin (good relations). This dedication shapes my research, pedagogy, and the legacy I pass to my family and community.
My work lives at the intersection of learning, equity, and creativity.
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Mission
To design learning experiences that honour complexity, amplify diverse ways of knowing, and support individuals and organizations in engaging the world with critical awareness, empathy, and purpose.
What guides my work
Learning is both personal and collective. It is a way to connect across difference, imagine new possibilities, and build communities.
My work is sustained by curiousity, collaboration, and care. These values guide how I design, facilitate, and partner with others in the shared pursuit of meaningful learning.
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I support public-sector agencies, universities, and community or mission-driven organisations plan, design, and run learning experiences that are accessible, inclusive, context-informed, and transformative.
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My career has spanned classrooms, universities, and community spaces, always centred on designing experiences that are accessible, equitable, and meaningful.
15 + years of teaching in secondary schools, colleges, and university departments.
PhD focused in Curriculum Studies (University of Alberta, 2023) – research focused on critical digital‑media literacy, multimodal texts, place-making, belonging, and immigrant‑Indigenous relations in education and society.
Specializations:
Digital/media/AI literacy
Multimodal and critical literacy
Cultural studies & anti‑racism in education
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) integration
Roles I’ve held: curriculum designer, subject matter expert, program evaluator, workshop facilitator, educator, community‑based researcher, content creator.
Bottom line:
I blend rigorous scholarship with hands‑on practice. I can design a curriculum from scratch, audit an existing program, or run a facilitator‑training retreat, always with an eye on equity, inclusion, and measurable impact.
This combination of scholarship and lived practice and experience grounds my consulting approach: research informed, creative, and responsive to the complex realities of today’s learners and teams.
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