About

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Abellera Consulting was founded in 2016 to help build the capacity of organizations working to advance social and environmental justice. 

Diana Abellera, Owner and Principal

Born and raised in Atlanta, GA, Diana Abellera has been fighting for social justice and environmental justice throughout her career. She created education programs that engaged low-income communities and communities of color in campaigns for healthier and more equitable environments. Abellera served as the Development Manager and Education Director at People’s Grocery, where she focused on engaging the West Oakland community in developing a local food system. As the Regional Food Systems Director for Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF), Abellera oversaw Farm to Market programs and staff in 5 regions throughout California. As Chief Operating Officer at the same organization, she built a strong development program and created systems across finance, development, and programs. Abellera served on the Board of Directors at FACES (Filipino-American Coalition for Environmental Solidarity) for seven years, as a co-chair and on the finance committee. After a 14 year career working in non-profits, she has shifted into working both in philanthropy and as a consultant. In addition to working with  a small family foundation, Abellera loves working with small and mid-sized organizations to develop their fundraising and grant management programs, increasing resources to impactful programs in communities throughout the country.