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Ariel Durgana

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Program Manager - Ambassador Program at Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Ariel Durgana is a communications and partnerships executive at Syracuse Universitys D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), where she manages the Ambassador Program. Her career is dedicated to fostering growth for veterans, military families, and women-owned businesses. She earned her Masters degree from Georgetown University with a focus on social impact.

Residing in Chicago with her family, Ariel is an avid baker who specializes in charcuterie boards. She enjoys trying new restaurants and spending quality time with friends and family. Her past involvement in dance as a choreographer highlights a long-standing passion for creative and leadership roles.

During college, she co-directed a major dance competition, demonstrating exceptional event management skills by successfully running the event and raising money for local youth centers.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Program Manager - Ambassador Program
Job Level
Middle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Priorities

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Veteran Entrepreneurship
Her work at IVMF and through the integration of Bunker Labs is centered on creating impactful programs and providing resources for military-connected entrepreneurs.
Ecosystem Building
She leads ecosystem partnership work and manages programs that unite community builders to create more supportive environments for veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Program Manager - Ambassador Program
Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF
3-2025
Marketing Council Member
Women Employed
1-2024 - 4-2025
Program Coordinator - Ambassador Program
Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF
6-2023
Head of Events and Partnerships
Bunker Labs
6-2023
Head of Events and Partnerships
Bunker Labs (acq by The Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF)
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Education
2014 - 2016
Master's Degree
Georgetown University
2008 - 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Boston College
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