As Co-CEO of Ariel Investments, Mellody Hobson is responsible for the management, strategic planning and growth for all areas of Ariel Investments outside of research and portfolio management. Additionally, she serves as Chairman of the Board of Ariel’s publicly traded mutual funds. She currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Starbucks Corporation and a director of JPMorgan Chase. Gomez Partners celebrates Mellody’s accomplishments in honor of Women’s History Month!