Ariel Duncan, from Maplewood-South Orange New Jersey, serves as the Athletic Coordinator at Essex County College, where she is committed to fostering student-athlete success.

Ariel earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey in New Brunswick, where she studied Exercise Science, Kinesiology and Health with a concentration in Sport Management through the School of Arts and Sciences. She continued her academic pursuits at Rutgers as a graduate student, earning her Master of Science in the Global Sports Business program in 2022.

During her time at Rutgers, Ariel served as Program Director at WRSU-FM, the university’s flagship student-run radio station. In this role, she led and mentored more than 80 student broadcasters while shaping the station’s programming and sports coverage. She conducted both long-form and short-form interviews with Division I student-athletes and notable figures such as Olympic gold medalist Nancy Hogshead, J.D, OLY, and world champion and Olympic gold medalist hurdler Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, OLY, further deepening her connection and research within the sports industry.

Professionally, Ariel contributed to integrated marketing and creative strategy at Minute Media, a global technology and content company that owns and operates leading sports and entertainment brands including The Players’ Tribune, FanSided, 90min, and Sports Illustrated. She later expanded her expertise in human performance and wellness as a one-on-one assisted stretching practitioner, applying her knowledge of body mechanics to support individual health and recovery.

Ariel also brought her passion for sport and community to the YMCA, where she championed youth development, social responsibility, and community engagement through sports-based programming.

In her current role, Ariel is dedicated to creating a supportive and high-performing athletic environment at Essex County College. She is a steadfast advocate for athlete well-being and sport safety, committed to fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and care where every student-athlete is protected, empowered, and able to thrive both in competition and in life.