Ariana Proehl

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 unique stories about Bay Area life, arts and culture. Proehl also created and launched KQED’s annual Youth Takeover, a week that showcases stories produced by local high school students. In past lives, she’s been the executive director of a youth development nonprofit, served as co-director of a film festival and created the online media brand, Know This!, with a mission to educate, entertain, and empower.