Writer. Producer. Host.

About

Ariana Proehl is a writer, producer and host with a passion for exploring and understanding why we do the things we do.

She is currently a culture reporter for KQED, telling stories about Bay Area life, arts and culture. Ariana also created and launched KQED’s annual Youth Takeover, a week that showcases stories produced by local high school students.

In past lives, Ariana was the executive director of a youth development non-profit, served as co-director of a film festival and created the online media brand, Know This!.

She holds a BA in Ethnic Studies from UC Berkeley and a Master of Public Administration from New York University. She’s a big music nerd who enjoys collaging, traveling and talking at length about the plot and character development of whatever TV show she’s loving at the moment.

Work

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Experience

 

Education

M.S. Psychology
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Fall 2016 to present

B.A. Political Science
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Fall 2011 to Spring 2015

 

Volunteer Experience

Peer Counselor
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Jan 2014 to May 2014

Program Coordinator
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Jan 2013 to May 2013

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Jan 2012 to May 2012

Teen Grief Counselor
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Jun 2013 to Dec 2013

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Jun 2012 to Sep 2012

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Feb 2009 to Sep 2011

 

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