Ariel grew up in Raleigh, NC. After receiving her undergraduate and post-baccalaureate degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, she moved to Charlotte in May 2011. I love helping organizations and members to create inclusive, purpose-driven experiences through thoughtful planning, excellence, and collaborative execution. I leverage relationship management, organizational leadership, and clear communication to drive meaningful results across diverse stakeholder groups.
I grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina, and moved to Charlotte 15 years ago after earning both my undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Go Tar Heels!
When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me spending time with my amazing husband, Mark, and our two kids, Isabella and Evan. I am a dedicated traveler who has explored over 15 countries. I also proudly consider myself a foodie and making it a point to support local restaurants — often trying a new one each week.
Fun Fact: I had a speaking role in the movie “Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret” – good luck spotting me!
Memorable Travels: Maine, Disney World (almost every year), Curacao, Italy, Spain, and Israel.
Karaoke Song: “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey
Bands that Make Me Sing Out Loud: Beatles, Adele, ABBA, Queen, and of course anything from the 90s!
StrengthFinders Top 5 Themes: Strategic, Relator, Achiever, Communication, Maximizer.
Mantra: Lead with Heart, Build with Purpose.