Lena Albatro
International Relations & Diplomacy
The Hague, NL ยท French and US citizen
[email protected] ยท +31 6 18 22 99 88
About
Multilingual International Relations graduate student passionate about shaping global norms through ethical governance and intercultural collaboration. Committed to leveraging strong academic foundation and practical experience to address geopolitical challenges through equitable and sustainable solutions.
Skills
Languages
Experience
Implementation Support Branch Intern
April 2025 โ Aug 2025Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
- Conducting guided research on national political contexts and chemical security frameworks
- Event planning (preparation of materials, in-person coordination, creation of programmes, drafting and distribution of Logistical and Concept Notes, coordination with IOs and Experts)
- Drafting executives' speeches, news article for official OPCW website and Notes Verbales
- Guiding Member States through the MPP application process through feedback sessions
- Drafting reports for regional meetings, workshops and Article VII Declarations
- Translating 15 learning modules to French
- Updating of the Influential Visitor's Programme to a rolling application model
Legal Assistant
Jan 2024 โ July 2024Khosroabadi & Hill, APC
- Drafting complaints and settlements in Family, Employment, and Consumer Protection Law
- Assisting 5 attorneys with administrative support and trial preparation
- Conducting legal research
- Client relations, communications and confidentiality
- Using legal tools such as OneLegal and case managers
Legal Assistant
Sep 2023 โ Jan 2024Law Office of James F. Watts
- Client relations and communications
- Administrative support in Estate Administration
- Performing live legal translation in Spanish
Education
Advanced Masters of Science
Class of 2026Leiden University and Clingendael Institute
International Relations and Diplomacy
Bachelor of Arts
Class of 2023San Diego State University
- B.A in Political Science with Distinctions
- B.A in Philosophy with Distinctions
- Deans List
- Magna Cum Laude
- Year abroad at Sciences Po Paris
- Weber's Honors College
- Full Merit Scholarship
- Presidential Scholarship
- Ethics Bowl Debate โ National Competitor