Ariyah Chambers April

Ariyah Chambers April has a long and varied work experience. In 2021, they began working as the Associate Marketing Director for Change Catalyst. From 2015 to present, they have been the Business Owner + Marketing Consultant for Ariyah April Art + Consulting, providing consulting project work in marketing and business development. From 2013 to 2015, they were the Senior Business Consultant for Change Catalyst, Inc., catalyzing positive social and environmental change for clients through innovative strategy, branding, and storytelling. From 2013 to 2014, they were the Senior Communications Manager for Mazzetti. From 2011 to 2013, they were the Marketing Manager for Alere Wellbeing, motivating target populations to enroll in industry-leading tobacco cessation and healthy living programs through data-driven marketing campaigns. From 2009 to 2011, they were the Senior Engagement Manager for Re-Vision Labs, managing client relationships and project teams for a marketing & management consulting startup. From 2007 to 2008, they were an MBA Student at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. In 2008, they were an eCommerce Program Management MBA Intern at Bank of America. From 2006 to 2007, they were the Public Relations Coordinator for Duke University Health System.

Ariyah Chambers April obtained a BA (double) in English & Women's Studies from Duke University between 1997 and 2001. Ariyah then received a National Fellowship from the Environmental Leadership Program between 2014 and 2015. In 2007, they earned an MBA in Consulting & Sustainable Enterprise from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, which they completed in 2009. In August 2019, they received a Certificate in Conflict Management from eCornell. Additionally, in May 2019, they obtained a Durham County Master Gardener Certification from North Carolina State University.