Lana Cook

Lana Cook is a dedicated university administrator, scholar, mentor, and advocate with a passion for education, the arts, and humanist inquiry.

She holds a Ph.D. in Modern to contemporary American literature, film, visual and cultural studies, and postmodern theory from Northeastern University, and a B.A. in English with a Minor in Philosophy from the University of New Hampshire.

Lana has a strong background in academia, having been involved in various roles at prestigious institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Northeastern University.

Currently serving as the Assistant Director of Strategic Initiatives at MIT Open Learning, Lana has also worked in positions such as Leadership Giving and Strategic Initiatives Officer, Senior Development Associate, and Program Administrator at MIT.

Her experience includes being an ESL Tutor & Writing Consultant at Northeastern University, Founder and Editor in Chief at The Orris, Tutor, and Writing Instructor at Northeastern University, and Librarian Aide at the University of New Hampshire Dimond Library.

Lana Cook's dedication to fostering open community engagement in learning and teaching is evident through her extensive professional journey in academia and her advocacy for education and the arts.