She graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology. She then resided in New York City for 4 years prior to teaching abroad in Spain and Mexico.
Lena was inspired to teach English as a second language by her family, who immigrated to the US from Vietnam. She also has been learning other languages while living abroad. She enjoys traveling while experiencing new and different cultures. In her free time, Lena likes to read, surf, and spend time with friends and family.