Matter Expert with Character AI Technologies Inc., where she leveraged her history expertise to train AI models in generating realistic dialogue. As a Freelance Writer with WritePal Global LLC, she edited academic and professional documents with precision and speed.

Since 2012, Ariel has served in the Hawaii Army National Guard, where she is currently a Military Intelligence Analyst, providing vital tactical intelligence to the battalion leadership. Her efforts have earned her multiple Army Achievement Medals, reflecting her exceptional performance in both training environments and real-world operations, such as wildfire response in Hawai'i County.

With foundational skills in several languages, including Hawaiian, German, French, and Mandarin, Ariel brings a unique and culturally enriched perspective to her professional roles. Her commitment to Hawaiian history is evident in awards like the Gary Y. Okihiro and Marina A. Henriquez Student Award, recognizing her contributions to preserving Hawaiian culture and history.

Ariel Young-Ziegler is an ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Instructor and a Research and Data Analyst for Changemakers Hawaiʻi.

Ariel is a dedicated wife and mother with a rich professional and academic background. A graduate of the esteemed Kamehameha Schools, Ariel has built a diverse career that intersects history, intelligence, and technical writing. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Intelligence and Security Studies at The Citadel Military College of South Carolina, she holds dual Bachelor's degrees in World History and Linguistics from the University of Hawai'i at Hilo.

Ariel recently worked as an AI Trainer and History Subject