A member of the Okanagan Indian Band, born and raised in the North Okanagan, Adrienne studied at Okanagan University College, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. She joined UBC Okanagan on CREATE day in September 2008 as a member of the Aboriginal Access Program staff. She was appointed Director of Aboriginal Programs and Services in 2012.

Adrienne Vedan
- Senior Advisor to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor on Indigenous Affairs
- University of British Columbia
- adrienne.vedan@ubc.ca