Alana Folsom
About Alana Folsom
Alana Folsom is an Internal Communications Manager at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she has worked since 2023. She has a diverse background in communications and education, with previous roles at the Broad Institute, Poetry Foundation, and Oregon State University.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Alana Folsom serves as the Internal Communications Manager at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She has held this position since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for managing internal communications strategies and initiatives, ensuring effective communication within the organization.
Previous Experience at Broad Institute
Alana Folsom has extensive experience at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She worked as an Internal Communications Associate from 2019 to 2021 and then as a Senior Internal Communications Specialist from 2021 to 2023. Her roles involved developing and implementing communication plans to enhance employee engagement and information dissemination.
Educational Background
Alana Folsom earned a Master’s Degree in Fine Arts with a focus on Poetry from Oregon State University, where she studied from 2014 to 2016. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature, Creative Writing from Bates College, completed from 2008 to 2012.
Early Career Experience
Alana Folsom began her career with various roles in the Greater Boston and Chicago areas. She worked as an Editorial Assistant at Wiley and Boston Review Magazine, and as a Development Assistant at Harvard University. Additionally, she gained experience as an Administrative Coordinator at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and as an Intern at the Poetry Foundation.
Teaching Experience
Alana Folsom served as a Graduate Lecturer at Oregon State University from 2014 to 2016. In this role, she taught courses related to her field of study, contributing to the academic development of her students.