Ariana Agrios
About Ariana Agrios
Ariana Agrios is a Program Manager at Plug and Play Tech Center, where she connects corporate partners with startups focused on supply chain and sustainability. She has a diverse background in education and project management, having held various roles at prestigious institutions and companies.
Current Role at Plug and Play Tech Center
Ariana Agrios serves as a Program Manager at Plug and Play Tech Center since 2021. In this role, she works with corporate partners, including Walmart, Tyson Foods, and JB Hunt, to connect them with startups that focus on supply chain and sustainability. She has played a significant role in organizing Plug and Play's participation in major events such as CES, GCVI, and the Heartland Summit. Additionally, she organized and led the Innovation in Outdoor Recreation Showcase.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current position, Ariana Agrios held various roles in different organizations. She worked as a Compiling Editor and Author at Rosen Publishing Group from 2019 to 2020. She also served as a Capstone Project Advisor at Crimson Education from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she was a Teacher and Trip Leader at Putney Student Travel from 2018 to 2020. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Research Assistant at both Columbia University and the University of Florida.
Education and Academic Background
Ariana Agrios has a strong academic background. She studied Political Science at Columbia University in the City of New York, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree from 2016 to 2018. She also completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Spanish at the University of Florida from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she obtained a Master’s degree in Public Administration from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 2018 to 2020. She has participated in summer programs at Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán and Harvard University.
Initiatives and Contributions
Ariana Agrios has contributed to various initiatives focused on diversity and inclusion. She collaborated with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee to initiate the Black Founders in Supply Chain speakers’ series. Her efforts aim to enhance representation and support within the supply chain sector, particularly for underrepresented groups.