Lena Karam 

Happy Valley, OR | (971) 201-9126 | lkaram@uoregon.edu | www.linkedin.com/in/lena-karam   

 
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Environmental Studies Expected June 2022
University of Oregon Eugene, OR
Experience
Environmental Leadership Program Eugene, OR
University of Oregon 2021-Present
● Partnered with Mount Pisgah Arboretum and Adams Elementary School to provide a place based
transdisciplinary environmental education program to K-2nd graders in order to cultivate lasting connections
between students and the local natural environment
● Prepared lesson plans through developing online-based lessons with the support of teammates by using
experiential, place-based, and inquiry-based methods
● Implemented lesson plans in the classroom by partaking in an interchangeable role of leader, observer, or
helper with the goal of providing an environmental education as will as fostering curiosity and stewardship of
the environment within elementary school students
Career Ambassador, Student Manager Eugene, OR
Lundquist College of Business Career Services 2018-Present
● Contributed to the completion of the Career Education Team goals by working in events or one on one with
business students to advise and educate them on career growth
● Provided exceptional service by problem solving the needs of students to create a friendly and beneficial
environment
● Adapted and consistently provided innovative ideas along with coworkers by analyzing data from surveys and
asking students questions in order to build the most successful plan to help students in their college career
Food Security Ambassador Eugene, Or
Student Sustainability Center 2020
● Conducted weekly zoom drop-in hours in order to inform and promote the SNAP program to students at the
University of Oregon
● Volunteered at the Eugene Food Pantry to support creating connections with the Eugene community to fight
food insecurity

Activities
Vice President Eugene, OR
Diverse Organization of Business Students 2020-Present
● Reestablished DOBS club in order to represent a safe space for underrepresented students and to form a
community to talk about important issues
● Planned and executed bi-weekly meetings by coordinating with guest speakers and developing a educational
strategy to educate and create open dialogue with peers about social justice issues
Vice President of Administration Eugene, OR
Alpha Kappa Psi, University of Oregon Kappa Chapter 2018-present
● Collaborated with executive team to develop opportunities for networking and improving professional skills by
implementing workshops and weekly meetings to support club members advancement in the business world
● Established DEI committee within the Chapter to foster constructive conversations and meaningful
relationships around diversity and social justice

Achievements
● Presidential Scholar 2018-present
● Gilman Scholar 2020