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Ariel Arrechea

Ariel Arrechea, MBA

Senior Accountant

Ariel worka on all finance functions, including grants management, accounts payable and receivable, and month-end close. He brings eight years of experience working as a nonprofit accounting professional and has a B.S. in Economics, a B.S. in Accounting and a master's degree in Business Administration. 

In previous finance positions, Ariel worked with innovative leaders to solve the toughest problems of our generation, such as affordable housing, criminal justice reform and climate change. At the Center, his goal is to support ocean conservation, one of the most important resources of humanity. 

Outside of work, Ariel has a passion for water sports, sailing, cooking and for helping the next generation of citizens to achieve the vision of a more just and prosperous world for all.