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FHS Oral History Project – Adrianna Tran

Adrianna Tran was born in Pine Hills, Florida, in 1998. She recalled memories of her upbringing, particularly the stories she learned about her family’s Vietnamese heritage. Her maternal grandparents left Vietnam with their four children in 1985, experiencing the aftermath of the fall of Saigon in 1975. Additionally, Adrianna recounted her schooling experience across Central Florida and how she navigated her ethnic differences during this time. In 2017, Adrianna attended Florida State University (FSU), majoring in International Relations and English. Listening to National Public Radio (NPR) almost daily with her father while he took her to school sparked a curiosity to learn more about politics, culture, and the world around her, which subsequently inspired her to pursue such careers in college. After graduating from FSU in 2020, Adrianna worked for several institutions, including the Florida State House of Representatives as legislative aide for Rep. Camille Brown, Barry University Law School as the Director of Community Outreach and Advancement, and her current (c. 2025) position at Community Legal Services as the director of governmental relations in Orlando. She explained her motivations and roles in each occupation, particularly how her ethnic background informed her approach in her most recent position at Community Legal Services, where she helped immigrant and minority families in Central Florida with legal issues. Relatedly, Adrianna joined the Asian American Chamber of Commerce in 2021, discussing her involvement with the organization. Lastly, Adrianna shared her broader observations about Florida, its cultural changes, continuities, and challenges since the early twenty-first century.

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