In 2010, Ms. Donnelly was the President of AIANS (The American Institute of Architects-Newark & Suburban Section of the AIA) where she was in charge of the AIA Membership for over 500 Architects in NJ.   Ms. Donnelly served many positions at AIANS including but not limited to: Continuing Education Chairperson, a Delegate to AIANJ, Secretary and President-Elect. She is actively involved with the AIANS and currently serves as a Trustee and as the Building Tour Chairperson.