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. Born and raised in Ohio, she currently lives in Colorado where she spends her spare time hiking and planning her next big trip.