Ariana Caplan
Ariana joined Red Horse Strategies in 2011 to lead the firm’s fundraising division, and to expand the firm’s Upstate office. Before RHS, Ariana was the Senior Advisor to state Senator David J. Valesky. For six years, she served as the finance director for his campaigns, earning a reputation as a successful fundraiser and deft political strategist. In that time, Ariana also helped the Senate Democratic retake the majority, overseeing fundraising efforts for campaigns in Rochester, Buffalo and across Upstate New York. She also worked closely with the fundraising teams for special elections on Long Island and in the North Country. Before helping the Senate Democrats, Ariana worked for the Family Planning Advocates of New York State.