Ariel Okamoto

Ariel Okamoto is an experienced grant and communications writer currently working at Polaris since August 2021. Previously, Ariel served as a senior copywriter at UCLA, focusing on research, writing, and donor communication strategies. Ariel's consulting experience at The Olin Group involved grant strategy development and project management, while earlier roles included positions as a grants manager and special projects manager, emphasizing grant research and proposal writing. Ariel also contributed as a volunteer assistant at CARE International UK. Academic qualifications include a Master’s degree in Comparative Literature from SOAS University of London, a Master’s degree in English from California State University, Los Angeles, and a Bachelor’s degree in English Writing from Biola University.