Penina is the operations associate at the Pagliuca Harvard Life Lab, where she works to build a strong and collaborative community among residents and ensures the smooth day-to-day operations of the space.
Prior to her role at the Life Lab, Penina worked as a staff writer for The Trek, a premier online outdoor publication. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Brown University where she studied comparative literature with a focus on literary translation.
Outside of work, you can find Penina hiking, cooking, or curled up on the couch with a good book.