City of Santa Monica
Adriana Franco, MBA has held various roles such as Principal Administrative Analyst, Senior Administrative Analyst, and Accountant II at the City of Santa Monica since March 2014. Prior to that, Adriana worked at Connections For Children as an Accountant II and Accountant I from October 2009 to March 2014. Adriana also served as an Administrative Assistant-Operations Planning & Construction at CSU Channel Islands from August 2006 to May 2009. Adriana holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Loyola Marymount University, an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Accounting from Santa Monica College, and a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with a Minor in Spanish and a Bachelor of Arts in Managerial Economics from California State University Channel Islands.
City of Santa Monica
Santa Monica is an 8.3 square mile city situated at a gateway to the Pacific Ocean on the west side of Los Angeles County. Offering an environment of unparalleled natural beauty, the city is home to a mix of residential communities, commercial districts, and recreational and art venues. Named by National Geographic as one of the Top 10 Beach Cities in the World, Santa Monica is home to three miles of wide beaches and the Santa Monica Pier, and attracts over 6 million visitors annually. Santa Monica’s residential population is approximately 90,000, increasing to an estimated 250,000 during the day with visitors and employees. The City of Santa Monica is a national leader in environmental, economic and social sustainability. The City has reduced water usage community-wide and is working toward water self-sufficiency by 2020, has increased solar capacity, and has adopted policies prohibiting single-use plastic bags and motorized leaf blowers to promote sustainable practices. Partnerships with local schools and Santa Monica Collage have created top-notch educational institutions, complemented by public libraries that are rated among the nation’s best. Outstanding educational opportunities are a prime reason that families choose Santa Monica. Learn more at www.santamonica.gov and follow the City on Twitter (@santamonicacity).