Ariana Rogers-Smith

Ariana Rogers-Smith has been an Advanced Innovation Process Manager I at Eastman since June 2018, where responsibilities include serving as a key liaison between stakeholders and project teams to align processes with growth strategies, managing the Stage-Gate innovation process, and tracking project metrics for quarterly leadership reviews. Previous roles at Eastman include Safety Representative, where Ariana facilitated safety meetings and maintained chemical inventory, and Microfiber Technician, focusing on product development and quality testing. Prior experience as a Student Research Assistant at North Carolina State University involved testing client samples using various industry standards and equipment. Ariana holds a Bachelor of Science in Textile Technology with a concentration in Medical Textiles from North Carolina State University.