Manuela Arundel

Manuela Arundel is a seasoned professional in development and grant management, currently serving as the Grants and Foundation Relations Manager at the Animal Legal Defense Fund since June 2022. Previously, Manuela held significant roles including Advancement Director at the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals, Director of Development at the Frannie Peabody Center, and Assistant Director of Corporate, Foundation & Governmental Grant Relations at Saint Joseph's College. Manuela's extensive experience also includes positions such as Director of Development at Milestone Recovery and Development Associate at Housing Partnership Network. Early career highlights include roles as Development and Communications Manager at Caspar, inc and Development and Communications Associate at College Bound Dorchester. Manuela's educational background includes a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Louisiana State University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Southern Maine.