Ariel grew up in Marin County before moving to Santa Barbara, where she attended Santa Barbara City College and later transferred to the University of California, Santa Barbara. In the summer of 2025, Ariel volunteered at the PeerBuddies Inclusion Summer Camp and continued her involvement as a facilitator during the fall of her senior year. Ariel graduated from UCSB in the Spring of 2026 with a B.S. in Psychological and Brain Sciences. She joined the PeerBuddies team in the Fall of 2026 and is excited to continue pursuing her passion for helping and supporting others. In her free time, Ariel enjoys spending time with loved ones, going to the beach, watching football, and working with a florist on weddings.