Lena brings extensive experience in education, academic support, and student development, with a particular focus on Mind, Brain, and Education practices and supporting neurodiverse learners. She has served as Director of the Learning Commons at Utica University and as a Science Teacher and Student Advisor at Choate Rosemary Hall.

Lena is also a certified life coach and an avid outdoorswoman with years of experience leading nature and birding programs. Her combination of academic expertise, relational coaching, and love of the outdoors is a wonderful addition to Oliverian.