Adriana Bolos was born in Havana, Cuba and the daughter of Cuban immigrants. Growing up in Miami, Florida, she developed strong Caribbean roots that continue to influence her life today as she pursues a career as a National Park Ranger in the Department of Interior. A native of the Grenada Islands, Adriana has lived all her life outside of Cuba, traveling throughout Central America, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and the Bahamas. She earned a degree in Biology at the University of Miami and was recently named one of “The Best College Students of 2021” by U.S. News and World Report. Adriana currently serves as a biological specialist in the Office of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior in Washington, D.C.
In the role of “The Stationary Police Woman”, Adriana is assigned to the Puerto Rico National Park Service. As part of her daily responsibilities, she responds to requests for assistance from motorists that need to use the restrooms in designated rest areas on the island. On a daily basis, she is also responsible for making sure that campers have access to proper medical care and that they have properly demonstrated proficiency in Spanish. On holidays and other occasions when National Park activities warrant it, Adriana helps coordinate transportation for park guests so they may enjoy their stay.
Adriana received the highest score possible for her service skills in a national park management position. In the role of “Stationary Police Woman”, she has successfully handled an influx of visitors to the park who are in need of assistance because of language barriers. Because of her knowledge of Spanish, she has been a valuable asset to the agency and has received positive reviews from her superiors and subordinates. While serving her national security duty, she enjoys spending time with her family and working on her numerous writing projects. She is very excited about the prospect of transitioning to a management role where her talents would truly be utilized.