Ana Folhadella
About Ana Folhadella
Ana Folhadella serves as the Philanthropy and Communications Director at Amazon Conservation Association, where she develops and implements strategies for fundraising and external communications. With a Master's in Public Administration from Oakland University, she has extensive experience in nonprofit program management and has volunteered with various NGOs in community-based conservation projects across South America.
Work at Amazon Conservation
Ana Folhadella serves as the Philanthropy and Communications Director at Amazon Conservation Association. In this role, she oversees the implementation of fundraising and communications strategies to enhance the organization's digital presence. She has led a website redesign process aimed at streamlining communications and improving engagement with national and international partners. Additionally, she plays a key role in elevating Amazon Conservation's profile among donors and the general public through strategic communications programs.
Education and Expertise
Ana Folhadella holds a Master's in Public Administration from Oakland University, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in International Studies from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, completing her studies from 2007 to 2011. Furthermore, she studied Philosophy as an exchange student at Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción in 2010 and completed a Permaculture Design Apprenticeship at EcoCentro IPEC in Brazil in 2011. Her educational background supports her expertise in philanthropy, communications, and community-based conservation.
Background
Ana Folhadella is a Brazilian-born communicator and fundraiser with extensive experience in program management, volunteer management, marketing, and fundraising within the nonprofit sector. Before her current role, she worked as a Development and Communications Associate at Amazon Conservation Association from 2016 to 2018. Her previous positions include serving as a Marketing and Development Coordinator at A Better Chicago and as a Legal Clerk at Bodman PLC. She has also gained experience working in the Michigan House of Representatives as a Constituent Aide/Legislative Aide Intern.
Achievements
Ana Folhadella has successfully developed and executed a dynamic philanthropic strategy that has raised millions to protect critical forest areas. She has personally contributed to environmental efforts by planting over 1,000 trees to aid in reforesting the Atlantic Forest. In addition to her professional work, she volunteers with Dimensions Sciences, an organization focused on building diversity in science through scholarships and mentoring for underrepresented groups. Her efforts have significantly advanced community-based conservation projects in Chile and Brazil.