09/16/2026
Meet Giriana!
Giriana Adames Hernandez (she/her/ella) is a Dominican-American advocate and public
servant dedicated to advancing justice, equity, and survivor-centered change. Raised in
Philadelphia’s Fairhill neighborhood by her Dominican immigrant parents, her work is grounded in both lived experience and the belief that communities most impacted by systemic injustice should help shape the solutions.
Giriana currently serves as the Assistant Director of External Victim Services Partnerships within the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, where she builds and strengthens strategic partnerships with victim service providers to improve support for survivors of crime.
Throughout her career in victim services, police oversight, juvenile justice, and community engagement, she has worked to expand access to resources,
elevate marginalized voices, and foster collaboration across government and community
organizations.
A bilingual English-Spanish professional, Giriana is passionate about creating spaces where advocacy, healing, and collective action intersect. She previously served as a Northeast Power Squad Leader with Poderistas and completed the Latinas Represent Campaign Masterclass, further strengthening her commitment to empowering Latina leadership and civic engagement.
Giriana earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, with a minor in French, from Arcadia University. She believes meaningful change happens when compassion is paired
with courage, communities are empowered to lead, and people are willing to continue to
disrupt systems that no longer serve them.
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