Arielle Donelan
Associate Consultant
Community Development
Economic Equality
Education/ Youth
Alabama Association of Nonprofits
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
EMILYs List
Justice System Partners
National Foster Youth Institute
PFLAG National
Meet Arielle,
one of our our Associate Consultants.
Arielle Donelan (she/her) brings expertise in communications, program management, and design to her work with nonprofits and social enterprises. She supports clients by helping them clarify and communicate their strategies, align internal culture with external impact, and integrate equity into both organizational practices and community-facing initiatives.
Before joining La Piana in 2021, Arielle served as Communications Manager for The Oasis Project in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she led engagement campaigns across programs advancing economic opportunity, housing, and workforce development. She also managed The Maker’s Clubhouse, a STEAM-focused afterschool program, where she oversaw operations, partnerships, and youth development programming. In addition, Arielle is a self-taught graphic designer who has built a business supporting mission-driven organizations with branding and dynamic visual storytelling.
Arielle is particularly passionate about partnering with organizations that serve marginalized communities and BIPOC leaders, bringing authenticity, accountability, and equity-centered practice to her consulting.
Learn more about Arielle in this La Piana Consulting staff interview.
🎓 Education
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Center College ‒ B.A., Sociology and Anthropology
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“I believe the social sector is a powerful vehicle for necessary positive change, particularly when centering liberatory and restorative practice that centers humanity and justice”