Adrian is a first-generation American and lifelong East Boston resident. Growing up in a family of activists, he frequently attended community meetings, events, and rallies, developing a profound sense of civic duty. Adrian was first introduced to government as a student at Boston Latin School when he interned at Boston City Hall, and his interest in public service was solidified during a college internship on Capitol Hill. After graduating from Tufts University, Adrian worked as the legislative aide and later chief of staff to the previous East Boston State Representative, Carlo Basile. While working for Rep. Basile, Adrian continued his studies at Tufts University part-time, obtaining a master’s degree in urban and environmental policy and planning. In 2015, Adrian succeeded Rep. Basile as East Boston’s State Representative, and is now serving his fourth term after being re-elected in 2020.
I am very proud to be on the board of the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center. Folks like Dr. Jim Taylor, Jack Cradock, and now Manny Lopes are visionaries in the field of health care, and helped build our local health center from a small organization into the largest community health center in the country. It is also one of the biggest employers in East Boston, employing over a thousand people and seeing over 300,000 patient visits a year. It is a true cornerstone of this community. I have tremendously enjoyed my work on the board, helping to promote a healthy and vibrant East Boston.
As State Rep., I will continue to advocate for the Health Center to take a leading role in addressing obesity, health impacts of Logan Airport, and substance abuse in our community.
Substance abuse is a tough issue that impacts all of us in one way or another. I was proud to work alongside our elected officials in creating the East Boston Substance Abuse Task Force, which brought stakeholders from all sectors of the community together to have a dialogue on how to best address the problems. Our first Substance Abuse Awareness Day was a success, galvanizing residents around this issue and helping to promote resources available to those who are in need. Beyond that first step, as your State Representative I will continue to advocate for more resources for those affected by substance abuse, pushing for education and increased treatment options.