Ana Folhadella
About Ana Folhadella
Ana Folhadella is a Brazilian-born Communications and Development Manager at Amazon Conservation Association, where she has worked since 2018. She has extensive experience in nonprofit program management, fundraising, and strategic communications, having previously held roles at organizations such as A Better Chicago and the Michigan House of Representatives.
Current Role at Amazon Conservation Association
Ana Folhadella serves as the Communications and Development Manager at Amazon Conservation Association, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she oversees the implementation of fundraising and communication strategies that support the organization's mission. She manages the strategic development of communications programs and has played a key role in enhancing the organization's digital presence. Her efforts include leading a website redesign process and executing a dynamic philanthropic strategy aimed at increasing unrestricted donations.
Previous Experience in Nonprofit Sector
Before her current role, Ana Folhadella worked at Amazon Conservation Association as a Development and Communications Associate from 2016 to 2018. She also held the position of Marketing + Development Coordinator at A Better Chicago from 2015 to 2016. Her experience includes six years in program management, volunteer management, marketing, and fundraising with various nonprofits in Michigan and Illinois. Additionally, she worked as a Legal Clerk at Bodman PLC and served as a Constituent Aide/Legislative Aide Intern at the Michigan House of Representatives.
Educational Background
Ana Folhadella has a strong academic background with a Bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, completed from 2007 to 2011. She also holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from Oakland University, which she achieved from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, she studied Philosophy as an exchange student at Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción in 2010 and completed a Permaculture Design Apprentice program at EcoCentro IPEC in Brazil in 2011.
Community Engagement and Volunteer Work
Ana Folhadella actively engages in community service and volunteer work. She volunteers with Dimensions Sciences, an organization focused on increasing diversity in science through scholarships and mentoring for underrepresented groups. She has also contributed to community-based conservation projects in Chile and Brazil. Notably, she has personally planted over 1,000 trees to support reforestation efforts in the Atlantic Forest.
Achievements in Fundraising and Communications
Ana Folhadella has successfully raised millions of dollars to protect critical forest areas and has elevated Amazon Conservation's profile among donors and the public. She has designed and executed effective fundraising and external communication strategies, significantly improving engagement with national and international partners. Her leadership in branding and digital initiatives has enhanced the organization's outreach and impact.