Adele is the daughter of a resilient early childhood educator and the daughter of a Filipino immigrant who served in the U.S. Army. She is an advocate for justice, an LGBTQIA+ activist, and a long-time Arlington community leader and civic volunteer.

Adele’s lived experiences combined with her policy expertise and experience in the state legislative and executive branches make Adele ready to hit the ground running on the first day. She would serve as both the first Black person since Reconstruction and the first Asian person to represent Arlington County in the Virginia General Assembly.