Arielle Milton is a program officer at the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. As a member of Mott’s national Education team, she works to operationalize and fund efforts to expand learning opportunities and supports for low- and moderate-income children and communities.

Arielle has dedicated her career to seeking learning opportunities that promote the improvement of life outcomes for children, youth and families in vulnerable communities in the United States and Abroad. Before joining the Mott Foundation, Milton has worked at the GHR Foundation in Minnesota and several philanthropic organizations in Michigan, including The Kresge Foundation, The Skillman Foundation and the Council of Michigan Foundations.

Arielle is a graduate of The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor with a Bachelor’s in sociology and political science. Additionally, Arielle earned a Master of Public Administration from the Rackham Graduate School at The University of Michigan with a focus on organizational development and management. 

Arielle has been an EPIP member since 2012 and has served as a Chapter Leader and Chair for EPIP in both Michigan and Minnesota. She is a 2017 New Leaders Council Fellow and past board member for the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network in Detroit and the Twin Cities.