Alana V. Allen

Alana V. Allen is an award-winning nonprofit leader, faith-driven visionary, and founder of the nationally recognized organization I Am A Queen, where she has served as executive director for more than 17 years. She is also the CEO and nonprofit and grant strategist of Faith + Funding Consulting, LLC (formerly Alana Knows Nonprofits, LLC), a consulting firm dedicated to helping purpose-driven organizations build, fund, and sustain impactful work through nonprofit startup development, grant strategy, and capacity-building.

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In addition to her leadership and consulting work, Alana is the founder and prayer leader of When Women Pray with Alana V. Allen, a growing faith-based movement that empowers women to deepen their relationship with God, activate their calling, and walk boldly in purpose.

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Since 2015, Alana has helped nonprofit founders successfully incorporate their organizations, obtain 501(c)(3) status, design sustainable programs, and secure funding through strategic grant development. To date, she has secured more than $488,000 in grant funding and over $100,000 in charitable support for initiatives focused on youth development, women and girls, and education.

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A results-driven storyteller and strategist, Alana brings nearly two decades of experience in public relations and communications across government, corporate, nonprofit, higher education, and agency sectors. Her expertise spans strategic planning, media relations, speechwriting, social media, program development, special events, and project leadership.

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Alana earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications with a concentration in public relations from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. She is also a certified life coach through New Life Coach Inc. and a proud member of the Grant Professionals Association. She remains deeply committed to advancing women, faith, purpose, and community impact.