Donielle is a senior communications officer focused on the Education Program. Before joining the foundation, she was director of external relations for Little Island, a new public park and event space in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood. She held several positions in marketing and communications at MTA New York City Transit and the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation.

Donielle holds a master’s degree in urban planning from Hunter College and a Bachelor of Arts in English literature from the State University of New York at Albany.