Ari Kolberg

Ari Kolberg

Ari Kolberg, originally from Michigan, is an editor and reporter at NextGen. His passion of political science and global events was ignited by observing trade policies' impact on local communities. Beyond academics, Ari engaged in micro-lending and mentored small business owners in Southeast Asia, gaining practical insights into international finance. Married for 21 years to Carla, with a 19-year-old son learning Spanish, Ari brings a blend of academic knowledge, real-world experience, and Midwestern pragmatism to TNGB. His mission is to demystify global economics for the public.

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