Ariel Baber (she, her, hers)
I have a Bachelor's of Science degree in Mathematics and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biological Sciences from Barrett the Honors College at Arizona State University. I also recently obtained my Masters of Public Health from Southern New Hampshire University. I spent five years working as a mathematics tutor and one year managing a learning center that specializes in math education for ages 8 to 18. It was during this time that I learned to appreciate the importance of education and the impact it can have on empowering a child. Currently, I work as the LEAP Coordinator for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley. In this position, I oversee the LEAP summer program and associated after-school programs to ensure quality targeted programming and to meet Academic Success priority outcomes. This includes accountability for partner management, metrics evaluation, and benchmarking of program effectiveness in the area of academic development. Some major public health issues that I am passionate about include positive youth development, education, physical and mental health/wellness, social determinants of health, and substance abuse. I was awarded the Collaboration Core Value award from Public Allies Arizona.