Ariel Volk (she/her/hers) has over a decade of experience in public policy, communications, government relations, and foreign affairs. Ariel is passionate about bringing together people of all backgrounds to fuel positive change. Her work has focused on building coalitions to advance a range of issues, including access to reproductive healthcare, immigration reform, religious freedom, and US funding for the United Nations. Ariel earned her bachelor’s degree in political science and history from Bowling Green State University, and her master’s in global governance, politics, and security from American University. She currently lives in Columbus, Ohio where she serves as operations director on the board of New Leaders Council. An avid traveler, Ariel spends her spare time dreaming about her next big trip.