Adriana Abich

Adriana Abich became the chief executive officer of Camino Nuevo Charter Academy in 2019. Adriana comes to Camino Nuevo after serving as a regional superintendent of schools at the Partnership to Uplift Communities (PUC), where she was responsible for overseeing nine schools in the Northeast San Fernando Valley. Adriana brings a depth of education experience and has demonstrated that she can inspire leaders and transform schools. Under her leadership, PUC Schools' college entrance and graduation rates increased and its schools gained state and national recognition for improving academic outcomes for students of color and students who are from low-income families. A first-generation college graduate and the daughter of Latino immigrants, Adriana was drawn to a career in education to help create equity for students from underserved communities. Adriana’s experiences, insights, and expertise add value to their work of preparing students to succeed in college and beyond. Adriana completed her undergraduate studies at Occidental College and earned a master’s degree in educational leadership and policy studies from California State University, Northridge. She is fluent in English and Spanish.