Rianna Eckel

Rianna joined the Advance Maryland team in January, 2023 as a Program & Media Associate and now serves as the Creative Director. Rianna works with our partners to shape strategy and develop compelling visuals for print and social media to bolster visibility and engagement to win on important progressive legislation. 

In 2021, Rianna completed the Graphic Design for Organizing Apprenticeship Program with Social Movement Technologies. In 2024 she earned her M.A. in Graphic Design from the Maryland Institute College of Art.

She is passionate about bringing together her commitment to justice, love of art, and skills as an organizer to create powerful design for lasting change. She prioritizes ethical storytelling, action-driven messaging, and accessible, impactful design. 

Before becoming a movement graphic designer, Rianna was an organizer on water affordability and environmental legislation at the state level in Annapolis, and in Baltimore City. 

Rianna loves making art especially mosaics, ceramics, and linocut printing, exploring Baltimore with her dog, Beluga, and organizing for racial justice with Showing Up for Racial Justice Baltimore.