About Us

  Arista Etiquette is a leadership-focused institute dedicated to teaching presence, social intelligence, and polished communication. Founded by Angela Arista, CPA and educator, the institute works with students, professionals, and families to develop confidence, composure, and credibility in real-world settings. Through structured instruction and live practice, Arista Etiquette prepares individuals to show up with intention, at the table, in interviews, and in moments that matter.  

My introduction to etiquette began as a child in an all-girls Catholic school in Colombia, where etiquette lessons initially felt like a punishment. Years later, I came to understand their value. Throughout college and my professional career, I consistently received job and internship offers—not because I knew more, but because I knew how to carry myself. My presence, communication, and composure spoke before my résumé ever did.

That realization led me to found Royalty Etiquette, with the goal of helping others be judged by their abilities rather than undermined by their presentation. I later stepped away to focus on my career as a CPA, serving as a Controller and Human Resources Director, where I witnessed firsthand how often talented individuals are overlooked due to a lack of soft skills.

An invitation to teach etiquette at St. Thomas University School of Law brought me back to this work. Today, through Arista Etiquette, I teach students, professionals, and families the social intelligence and presence that quietly determine trust, advancement, and leadership.