Publications

Published Writings

The Power of Starting Over – Elevate Magazine – March 2025
This is a deeply personal essay about the power of choice and my journey through personal challenges and triumphs as a first-generation student, single parent, and community advocate. Read the essay here.

Featured Articles & Video Collaborations

Featured Student Contributor – Boston University Metropolitan College – July 2025
Invited by the Assistant Director of Admissions to participate in BU MET’s official GoodKind student engagement project. Created personalized video messages highlighting the graduate student experience for prospective and admitted students. Videos are distributed via SMS, email, and GoodKind as part of BU’s communications.

Tri-Alpha National Honor Society Induction – Boston University – April 2025
Recognized among the 2025 inductees into the 7th cohort of the Gamma Iota Chapter of Tri-Alpha National Honor Society for First-Generation Students.
Full induction here

BU Newbury Center – Student Spotlight – January 2025
Newbury Center at Boston University recognized Adams, who is a first-gen student.

The Daily 49er; Commencement Issue – May 2024
Interviewed, quoted, and photographed in a feature article about the impact of a real graduation ceremony at CSULB, highlighting the experience of being a first-generation graduate and a single parent. Read the article here and read the commencement issue here.

The Political Science Department Newsletter – May 2024
Featured in an article about Careers with a Positive Impact, discussing my participation on an alumni panel about my role in City Government. Read the article here.

Single Tribune – January 2024
Photographed for an article focusing on Long Beach City Mayor Rex Richardson’s 2024 State of the City Address, where he introduced the Long Beach Public Service Corps. View the article here.

The Daily 49er – August 2020
My photography was featured in an article about the newly redesigned student ID cards, showcasing the new design and highlighting myself as a proud transfer student.. Read the article here.

Press Release

City of Long Beach Press Release – February 2024
Announced the inaugural class of the Long Beach Public Service Corps in a press release, highlighting all 48 fellows, including myself, and our recent orientation day. The release focused on this paid fellowship, which offers students hands-on experience working in local government.. View the press release here.