- She is the daughter of renowned visual artist, Jim Adams.
- Her paternal grandfather, Jimmy Adams, was one of the youngest members of King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band. He went on to form Jimmy and his Continentals orchestra band, performing with such greats as Count Basie, Louie Jordan and Fats Waller.
- Brother, J.J. Adams is a sports reporter for the Vancouver Sun.
- One of the top females in the Alice Initiative List for 2020 under "Women Who Have Not Directed a Feature". The list highlights promising up-and-coming female directors who are ready to helm their first studio film.
- Received her first big break from Kenya Barris to direct the Black-ish (2014) episode "Sister, Sister".
- Graduated from the University of Victoria (British Columbia) in Psychology.
- An alumna of Up With People, an international students program focused around intercultural communication and creating change in communities.
- Her mother is Jewish and her father is African American.
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