Lena Wimes brings a lifelong commitment to advancing outcomes for youth through education, leadership, civic engagement, and student-centered programming. With a master’s degree in Social Justice and Community Organizing and current doctoral studies in Prevention Science, Lena blends academic rigor with on-the-ground impact. Her work centers on research-driven strategies that elevate equity, opportunity, and effectiveness in youth and community programs and policies. A qualified administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), Lena also supports organizations in deepening their intercultural competence.