Hey there!

I'm Arielle Newby

Founder & President for EmpowerED Pathways Consulting Inc.

This is my Story

I am no stranger to life and career path changes nor adapting to my passions leading me in different directions. From childhood through my undergrad graduation, I wanted to be a lawyer. True to being a Virgo, I mapped out my plans and I followed the paths that would lead me to my goals. The universe had other plans and I learned I had dealbreakers, challenges and desires that would lead me to a different path. However, my goals to create and advocate for equity, justice and belonging never changed. Instead of enrolling in law school, I chose to work in higher education creating spaces to foster community, impact progression and support student development.

Student development and self-actualization are important to me. My career and community advocacy have been shaped by putting future generations first and fostering a culture of community through cultural competency and belonging.

My Professional Story:

I began my career in higher education in 2013 at William & Mary Law School coordinating and implementing programs for the Office of Career Services. I later transitioned to the Office of the Provost supporting university-wide academic and faculty affairs while obtaining my master’s degree. I worked in William & Mary’s Dean of Students Office, where I served as an Assistant Director of Community Values and Restorative Practices (CVRP) and an Assistant Director of Student Services. In CVRP, I determined possible violations of the Conduct and Honor Codes. In my role as Assistant Director of Student Services, I managed Student Success-wide programming to enhance retention, persistence and graduation rates. In addition, I case-managed students in need of academic, social and wellness support. I returned to the Law School, working on behalf of the student body as the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and served as Acting Associate Dean for Student Affairs & Academic Support.

While at William & Mary, I was elected to lead professional employee organizations built on creating advocacy and equity. I am a former Staff Liaison to the university's Board of Visitors, Staff Assembly President and Black Faculty & Staff Co-Chair. Furthermore, I have worked with the university's most senior leaders to develop programs to impact employee engagement, flourishing and belonging. 

My Education:

I am currently a Ph.D. Student in Higher Education Administration at William & Mary. I have an M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from William & Mary and a B.A. in Political Science from Hampton University.