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NEW YORK, USA // Ariel Gambardella is the Head of Brand Partnerships at DoorDash, where she leads innovative brand collaborations across the sports, entertainment, and strategic partnerships portfolio. Joining DoorDash in September 2020, Ariel brought with her a wealth of experience from her roles at 15 Seconds of Fame, Excel Sports Management, Brooklyn Nets, Washington Commanders, and ThePostGame. Throughout her career, she has developed and executed strategic marketing and full-funnel partnership campaigns. Ariel's expertise lies in forging and negotiating influential brand partnerships in the sports and entertainment industry.

While originally from South Florida, Ariel and her husband currently reside in Chatham, New Jersey. Outside of work, Ariel loves live music, traveling (the goal is to hit iconic wine regions across the globe!), and spending time with her family.