About Me
Ariana Katz, MPH
I am the owner and founder of Ariana Katz LLC, and serve as an independent consultant, coach, and trainer. With a background in Psychology and Health Behavior, I am dedicated to improving quality of care and reducing stigma in public health.
With a career spanning 20 years — including a decade at RTI International — I have experience working on multinational implementation science studies, program evaluations, and communications campaigns. My approach is rooted in empathy and "people-centered" methodologies, ensuring that everyone feels heard and respected.
My Focus
I partner with organizations to solve complex challenges in sexual and reproductive health, patient retention, stigma reduction, and health equity. My recent work includes a patient retention study for a large healthcare system providing HIV patient care in the U.S., providing technical assistance and capacity-building on qualitative research methods for research teams in Sub-Saharan Africa working on HIV-related stigma reduction, and as a master trainer and coach for a stigma reduction intervention in the U.S. southern region.
I am also an expert on the broad spectrum of sexuality and sexual behaviors, gender and sexual diversity, and LGBTQ+ health and wellness.
Whether you need a partner to design a qualitative study, a coach to support your team in qualitative methods, or an expert to translate findings into strategy, I am here to help you make a lasting impact.
My Approach
My communication style is honest, direct, and deeply compassionate. I tell it like it is in with clarity and care. My goal is to create environments where people feel safe to ask questions, stretch their thinking, and learn by doing. I’m at my best when I’m helping people and teams unlock their insight, strengthen their voice(s), or find a new way forward.
I believe the work is richer when everyone feels ownership of it. My role is to guide, to champion, and to equip so individuals and teams can thrive, sustain their impact, and carry their work forward with confidence.
How I Help Your Team
I bring an empathetic, people-centered approach to every project, working domestically and internationally to drive specific outcomes:
Consulting & Strategy: Leading design and implementation for research studies, program evaluations, and communications campaigns.
Trainer and facilitator: Training staff or healthcare workers on a variety of subjects, using participatory methods and adult learning techniques.
Methodological Expertise: Skilled in focus groups, interviews, and both traditional and rapid qualitative analysis techniques.
Capacity Building: Acting as a coach and technical trainer to upskill your team in qualitative research best practices.
Subject Matter Leadership: Deep specialization in SRH, HIV prevention and care, patient retention, stigma reduction, and LGBTQIA+ health and wellness.