Adriana I. Hernández, PhD in

Adriana I. Hernández, PhD

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Associate Director of Research at Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve at Stanford University
📍 United States

Adriana I. Hernández, PhD, is the Associate Director of Research at Stanfords Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve. A population biologist with a doctorate from Cornell University, she specializes in the evolution, ecology, and conservation of California native plants, utilizing genomic and transcriptomic molecular techniques in her work.

Her professional passion for botany and natural history extends into her personal interests. She is deeply committed to understanding and preserving biodiversity. Adriana is also a Bouchet Scholar, a distinction recognizing her character, leadership, advocacy, and service within the academic community.

Adrianas past research focused extensively on Calochortus, commonly known as mariposa lilies.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Associate Director of Research at Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United States
Personality Overview

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They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions.

Priorities

Topics Adriana cares about

California Plant Ecology
Her career is dedicated to the evolution, ecology, and conservation of California native plants, linking genotypes to phenotypes and their environments.
Conservation Genomics
She uses comparative genomic and transcriptomic techniques to understand the processes that drive and maintain biodiversity across California landscapes.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Associate Director of Research at Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve
Stanford University
9-2022 - 12-2023
Postdoctoral Researcher, Botany
California Academy of Sciences
8-2017 - 5-2022
PhD student
Cornell University
6-2017 - 8-2017
Senior Laboratory Technician
The University & Jepson Herbaria, and the Dept. of Plant & Microbial Biology, UC Berkeley
Graduate Research Fellow
National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Education
2017 - 2022
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Cornell University
Bachelor's degree
UC Santa Barbara
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DISC profile (public)

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