Darcey Bartel was raised in Concord, New Hampshire. In 1994 Bartel graduated Cum Laude from Dartmouth College with a BA in Geography. She made a career in business, working as a Merchandising Manager and Oilseeds Traders for Cargill, Inc., one of the largest privately held companies in the US, before becoming a Vice President in the Capital Markets Group at Morgan Stanley in New York City. Bartel subsequently moved to Fleet Bank as a Director in their Capital Markets Group. She is currently at home with her husband, Chris and their three children. She is active in her local church and a volunteer at her children’s schools. She recently completed a 6 year term as a Director of the Wellesley Free Library Foundation, including two years as President. Bartel is also active in the Women of Dartmouth Boston organization and has been a local co-chair and a regional mentor. She is a member of the Centennial CIrcle at Dartmouth College- a leading women’s philanthropic group. Bartel is an Advisor and member of the Advisor Steering Group at the Boston Symphony Orchestra. An avid athlete, Bartel spends her free time reading, skiing, hiking, playing tennis, running and participating in local triathlons. In October 2021 she completed her third Ironman.