Lena Albatro

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

Interpersonal SkillsAdaptabilityMulti-cultural exposureProblem SolvingCommunicationAutonomy

Languages

French (Native)English (Native)Spanish (Advanced)

Experience

Implementation Support Branch Intern

April 2025 โ€“ Aug 2025

Organisation 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 2024

Khosroabadi & 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 2024

Law 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 2026

Leiden University and Clingendael Institute

International Relations and Diplomacy

Bachelor of Arts

Class of 2023

San 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