Adriana Carrillo contributes to export development initiatives in the agrifoods sector with the Ministry of Jobs, Trade and Technology.

Born and raised in Mexico, Adriana first came to Canada as a student. Before immigrating several years later, she worked in roles that included international business consulting, lecturing, and managing key accounts for a large multinational agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology corporation. She has worked for the B.C. Government for the past five years in areas that include international marketing an international business development for various markets around the world.

Adriana holds a Master in International Relations (Japan), a Bachelor of Business Administration with International Business concentration (Mexico), and certificates in Procurement and Supply Chain Management (Mexico), Asian Studies (Japan) and Project Management (UBC, Canada).

She lives in Vancouver, enjoys spending time in the mountains, and has a special love for yoga, dancing and food.