Adam joined the Goleta Education Foundation Board in 2023. After earning his BS in Business Economics from UC Santa Barbara he adopted the Santa Barbara area as his home. Adam has spent the last 20 years as a financial planner and advisor to families, business owners, retirement plans, and foundations. He co-founded Ariadne Wealth Management in 2014 and brings his years of experience as a small business owner to GEF’s board.

He is an active member of the Goleta community, coaching both AYSO and Dos Pueblos Little League. Adam’s family also has deep ties to Goleta USD, with one child already alumni of GUSD, two currently attending, and his wife Kacie a long-time teacher in the district.