Ariana Guajardo is the Production Manager for the film team at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. In addition to producing, she has a passion for video editing and graphic animation. Ariana is also the host of The Sweet Tea Series, a video podcast where pop-culture meets policy.

Ariana was originally born in Austin, but spent most of her life in the Rio Grande Valley. She returned to Austin to attend the University of Texas where she majored in Radio, Television, and Film. Prior to her work at the Foundation, she produced video content for several conservative organizations and family-focused think tanks. She is dedicated to using video and story to reclaim the culture and reach younger generations.