Ariel brings over 20 years of experience in leadership and management in nonprofit and public sectors. Serving in a range of roles, she has lived out life-long passions for building healthier communities.
Prior to joining Nevada County in mid-2021, Ariel served as CEO of Granite Wellness Centers, where she was an integral in leading the organization’s growth for over a decade. She previously worked for Sierra Nevada Children’s Services, and as an independent consultant, provided grant writing and evaluation services to Nevada County nonprofits and public entities, as well as served as an analyst for Nevada County Child Welfare. Ariel has served on multiple nonprofit boards over the years.
A Nevada County native, Ariel earned a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology at U.C. Santa Cruz, and a Master’s Degree from the University of San Francisco School of Management. She lives in Nevada City with her husband and son, a senior at North Point High School; her daughter is a freshman at UC Berkeley. Ariel loves time with her family and exploring the Sierra Nevada on a bike, snowboard, or on foot.
As Project Administrator in the County Executive Office, Ariel will support County departments as they deliver core services, and further priorities of the Board of Supervisors, with particular focus on economic development and recreation, as well as broadband expansion and wildfire mitigation.
