Lena Jones
Lena is a dynamic and compassionate educator, a lifelong learner, and a voracious bookworm. She studied Child & Adolescent Development, English Literature, and Humanities at San Jose State University while working in the nonprofit education sector. After graduation, Lena became a certified teacher and has taught both Math and English Language Arts at the high school level. Throughout her studies and service, Lena has built coalition and community among diverse communities, supported the development of empathy and solidarity between people, and encouraged enthusiasm and accountability in building an equitable and sustainable world for all. In addition to reading, Lena cultivates balance and serenity by cooking, cuddling her pets, yoga, jazz, and journaling.