Adrian Ayala Pérez
About Adrian Ayala Pérez
Adrian Ayala Pérez is a dedicated student aide and researcher focused on developing educational solutions for diverse student populations. He is currently involved in multiple roles at Northwestern University and Broward County Public Schools, where he emphasizes college readiness and the experiences of marginalized students.
Work at Garage
Adrian Ayala Pérez currently works at The Garage at Northwestern as a Student Aide since 2022. In this role, he engages in creating partnerships with educational institutions, including middle schools, high schools, and colleges, to develop effective educational solutions. Previously, he served as Co-Program Manager of Luminate at The Garage for two months in 2023, where he contributed to program management and development initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Adrian studied at Broward College, where he earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree from 2020 to 2022. He also attended Doral College, achieving an Associate of Arts (AA) from 2019 to 2022. Currently, he is pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Education & Social Policy and Data Science at Northwestern University, expected to complete in 2026. His academic background includes a focus on educational policy and data analysis.
Background
Adrian completed his high school education at Somerset Academy Charter High School, where he earned an AP Capstone Diploma and an AICE Cambridge International Diploma, graduating in 2022. He has been actively involved in various educational initiatives, including serving as Countywide BCPS BRACE Cadet Lead at Broward County Public Schools since 2019.
Achievements
Adrian was selected as one of only seven first-year students for the 2023 cohort of the Emerging Scholars program at Northwestern University. He also holds multiple positions in the Associated Student Government at Northwestern University, including School Senator for the School of Education and Social Policy (SESP) and Co-Chair of Analytics since 2022.
Research Experience
Adrian conducts research under the mentorship of Dr. Mesmin Destin at Northwestern University. His research focuses on the experiences of marginalized students in educational settings, contributing to the understanding of educational equity and access.