Arielle kahn
Heidrick & Struggles

Arielle Kahn currently serves as a Senior Associate in the CEO and Board Practice at Heidrick & Struggles, a global leadership advisory and executive search firm, where she identifies and recruits executive talent, conducts leadership assessments, and advises on CEO succession. Throughout her career, she has been passionate about helping people reach their full potential, with a longstanding commitment to racial and educational equity, leadership development, and expanding access to opportunity. Prior to joining Heidrick & Struggles, she worked at the intersection of civil rights and public policy, including roles at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and in the U.S. Senate.

Arielle earned her BA in Psychology from Duke University and her Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University. At Duke, she became a devoted Cameron Crazie, participated in the storied tradition of Black Tenting, and developed a lifelong love of basketball. She is excited to combine her passion for basketball with her commitment to empowering young people through her involvement with New Heights.