Ariel Simons

Ariel Simons is an experienced professional in learning and development, currently serving as the Assistant Director at The Brookings Institution since March 2021, where key responsibilities include leading cultural change initiatives, managing mentoring programs, and overseeing employee engagement activities. Previous roles include Senior Manager and Manager at The Brookings Institution, and various positions at National Geographic, where significant contributions were made to educator leadership and engagement programs. Ariel's earlier experience includes positions at the Chemical Educational Foundation, Peace Corps, and Columbia University, focusing on STEM education, recruitment, and teaching, complemented by a strong educational background in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and Curriculum & Instruction. Ariel is furthering expertise in Learning & Development through additional certification studies.