Ariana Faye Allensworth
About Ariana Faye Allensworth
Ariana Faye Allensworth is a Senior Design Lead at IDEO, specializing in strategies for individual and collective transformation through visual storytelling and spatial justice. She has over a decade of experience in the arts and culture sector, with a strong focus on equity and community-based research.
Work at IDEO
Ariana Faye Allensworth serves as a Senior Design Lead at IDEO, a role she has held since 2020. In this position, she focuses on developing innovative design strategies that align with IDEO's mission to create positive social impact. Her work emphasizes the importance of visual storytelling and spatial justice, which are integral to her design philosophy.
Previous Experience in Education and Arts
Ariana has a diverse background in education and the arts. She worked at the NYC Department of Education as a Media Educator at New Design High School from 2009 to 2013. She also held various roles at Youth Speaks, including an intern for the Brave New Voices Network Initiative and later as Manager of Bay Area Programs. Additionally, she served as Program Manager at Urban Arts Partnership and as Senior Manager for Teen Programs at the International Center of Photography.
Educational Background
Ariana obtained her Bachelor's degree in Urban Studies and African & African-American Studies from Fordham University, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. She later pursued a Master's degree in Social Work with a concentration in Management & Planning at the University of California, Berkeley, completing her studies from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she participated in a Liberal Arts Study Abroad Program at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in 2008.
Specialization and Focus Areas
Ariana specializes in creating strategies and tools that facilitate individual and collective transformation, particularly through visual storytelling. Her work is informed by a strong interest in the politics of belonging, which shapes her approach to cultural strategy and community-based research. She is committed to advancing equity goals within organizations and has over a decade of experience in the arts and culture sector.
Involvement with New Museum
Since 2021, Ariana has been a member of the New Museum of Contemporary Art's New INC program. This initiative focuses on the intersection of art, design, and technology, allowing her to engage with innovative projects that align with her expertise in cultural strategy and community engagement.