Arianna de La Mancha

Arianna de la Mancha is an artist, writer, sex educator as well as Communications Designer at Healthy Teen Network. With a natural eye for design along with a passion for inclusive, queer sex education, they bring a unique blend of creativity and expertise to nonprofit communications.

Arianna holds a B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Sexuality Studies from San Francisco State University. They have experience building community engagement through copywriting, social media, graphic design, and educational workshops across various university programs along with up-and-coming sexual wellness digital platforms. She aims to become a certified sex educator to further bridge the gaps in U.S. sex education, ensuring that today’s youth have access to resources and support she sought after in her own coming out journey.

In their free time, you’ll find them rewatching The Birdcage or To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar, or cuddling with their cat, Simone. Arianna loves to laugh, so if you want to let your inner silly out, you’ll be in good company, and she will most definitely be your best audience.