Jennifer DiGrazia
Secretary & Strategic Planning Chair
Ariel Investments

Jennifer is responsible for strengthening and cultivating Ariel’s client relationships. She joined the firm in 2017, after serving as Head of Investor Relations for DreamWorks Animation. In this capacity, Jennifer developed relationships with key stakeholders, including institutional investors, portfolio managers and investment research analysts. She was also responsible for articulating DreamWorks Animation’s strategic priorities while fostering confidence and credibility among the investment community. Before DreamWorks, Jennifer held two senior positions at DIRECTV; Principal Strategist for Revenue, Strategy and Planning, and Senior Director of Investor Relations.

Prior to that, Jennifer held various roles in Corporate Finance and Strategic Planning at Time Warner Cable and MTV Networks. Jennifer is a member of the National Investor Relations Institute and graduated summa cum laude with a BS in Business Administration from the University of Connecticut.​
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