“When you prioritize connection, you target results that are aligned to your deepest values and reflective of the change you seek to achieve.””When you prioritize connection, you target results that are aligned to your deepest values and reflective of the change you seek to achieve.”
Ariela partners with leaders, teams and organizations across the globe to cultivate pathways of greater awareness, inclusion and trust that drive actions for expanded outcomes and purpose-driven transformation.
Ariela’s approach to leadership has been honed by her over two decades of experience working with thousands of leaders and teams across more than 80 countries to deliver impact strategies and programming that resonate deeply with stakeholders at all levels. She also draws on insight from her experience as vice president of a global nonprofit organization to develop strategic partnerships that empower leadership potential.
People who work with Ariela appreciate her ability to create high-trust environments that enable leaders to grow in their confidence and capacity to advance their goals, influence and impact. They also talk about her unique set of experiences, skills and approaches that support her effectiveness in working across diverse contexts and cultures.
Experience
Led the strategy and delivery of leadership development programming for a global humanitarian organization, reaching more than 8,000 employees across 80 countries.
Facilitated thousands of hours of in-person and online training and coaching across themes of leading change, navigating complexity, influencing others, inclusive leadership, leading teams and emotional intelligence.
Served as vice president of a global conservation organization and oversaw the global product line for leadership development and behavior adoption interventions to achieve conservation impact.
Served in the U.S. Peace Corps in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, and is fluent in Spanish
Education, Training and Certifications
- Masters, Sustainable International Development, Heller School for Social Policy & Management, Brandeis University, Massachusetts
- B.A. History/Political Science and Spanish, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
- Executive Certificate in Leadership Coaching, Georgetown University
- ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
Assessment Certifications
DiSC; Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI); Intercultural Development inventory (IDI); Influencing Styles Inventory (ISI)
Personal
Has been practicing Vipassana meditation for over 20 years. Loves hot sauces, hammocks and drinking hot water. Lives in northern Virginia with my husband and two kiddos.