Adrian Adams Pauw is a Muslim who grew up in Spokane and who is passionate about social justice. Before becoming disabled due to chronic illness, she worked as an academic librarian and professor, specializing in electronic resources and public services. Now, she dedicates her energy to raising anti-racist, feminist, environmentally-conscientious children. She serves on the Spokane NAACP Education Committee, and is an unabashed Spokane Interfaith Council groupie.