Kalena served students at Cambridge Rindge & Latin School through the Massachusetts Promise Fellowship.
Kalena graduated from Harvard in 2020, where she earned a B.A. in environmental engineering and education. Upon graduation, she worked as a research analyst at an environmental consulting firm, where she provided analytic support for environmental litigation cases and for state and federal policy and programs. Having studied education in college and worked in various mentorship roles, Kalena is passionate about supporting students and creating inclusive and accessible spaces for students to grow and learn.
In her free time, Kalena enjoys trying out new recipes, rock climbing, and caring for her houseplants.