Lena Popkin

I am a diligent and intuitive communicator and strategist with a keen eye for solving complex problems. I am passionate about working collaboratively to advance the future of communication and media through research, data analysis, and design. My intuition, organization, and attention to detail allow me to be successful on teams across sectors and disciplines.

BerlinRosen • New York, NY Cities Team Intern • August 2022 - January 2023 

Worked with public relations teams across sectors to design and implement business promotion strategies. Created clear and highly organized client-facing and internal team communication. Fast-paced and high-stakes environment emphasized the value of collaboration and helped me hone multi-disciplinary problem-solving skills. Selected experience: 

• Business Strategy: Worked with the team that developed and promoted the groundbreaking Books Unbanned program at Brooklyn Public Library, resulting in national attention as well as an influx of resources and grants for the library. 

• Project Management: Ensured efficient work flows on 12 different accounts, coordinating team member schedules and communicating effectively with clients. All clients received local or national press. 

• Event Coordination: Worked on the opening of a homeless shelter in the Bronx, the opening of an affordable and supportive housing complex in Brooklyn, attended by the NYC Mayor, and the re-opening of the Shrine at the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, destroyed during 9/11 attack. All events received excellent press.

Tufts University • Somerville, MA

Bachelor of Arts in Civic Studies and Women’s Studies • September 2018 - May 2022

• Deans List: Fall 2018-Spring 2022, Summa Cum Laude

• Departmental Award 2022

• Highest Honors in Thesis

• Simon Guggenheim Scholarship Awardee 2018-2020