Ariadni is proud of her Greek roots. Born in Paris where she took her degree in Business Administration specialized in Finance, Ariadni is convinced that exploring out of your comfort zone "is where the magic happens". Nothing better than seeking new experiences, different life perception and travelling a lot! For the last 10 years, she had been based in Spain. After serving as a senior financial auditor in Ernst & Young, she entered the Business Risk department at Barclays Bank Spain where she has participated or led a broad range of projects linked to Risk Advisory, Regulatory Compliance and Operations. Her increasing interest in people and social causes led her to move to new pastures... In 2013, she joined the Barclays Investment team to implement the skill-based volunteering strategy in Spain, manage existing social projects and coordinate the reporting for Europe and Middle East region. Having both "skills and heart" entangle in her new job, she believes she released the power of her full potential. She is passionate about how Microfinance has become a simple mechanism to tackle poverty and empower people. More than that, Kiva gives everyone the possibility to be part of it. The fellowship program is an opportunity she could not miss and for sure, an open window to new possibilities.