Lena Carstens
About Lena Carstens
Lena Carstens serves as the Development Officer for Public Grants at Atlanta BeltLine, where she has secured over $73 million in public grants since 2015. With a background in arts management and degrees from Southern Methodist University, she has held various roles in cultural organizations, including the City of Atlanta's Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs and Alliance Theatre.
Work at Atlanta BeltLine
Lena Carstens has served as the Development Officer for Public Grants at Atlanta BeltLine since 2015. In this role, she has secured over $73 million in public grants, contributing significantly to the organization's funding initiatives. Her work focuses on developing and managing grant proposals to support various projects within the BeltLine framework.
Previous Experience in Arts Management
Before joining Atlanta BeltLine, Lena Carstens worked in various roles related to arts management. She was the Program Manager for Arts and Education Services at the City of Atlanta's Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she held positions at Alliance Theatre, including Management Associate and Associate Managing Director, and served as Managing Director at Dad's Garage Theatre Company from 2006 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Lena Carstens holds an MBA and an MA from Southern Methodist University, where she studied Strategic Leadership and Arts Administration, respectively. She also earned a BFA in Theatre Stage Management from Webster University. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both management and the arts.
Background in Theatre
Lena Carstens has a solid background in theatre, having studied Theatre Stage Management at Webster University. Her experience in the arts includes various leadership roles in theatre companies, which has informed her approach to public grants and arts management.