Colleen Lenahansen

Colleen Lenahansen has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Their most recent role as a Marketing Operations Consultant at 4Thought Marketing began in March 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Seattle City Light as a Senior Public Relations Specialist from June 2020 to March 2022, where they supported utility campaigns, initiatives, and programs, and managed external and internal communications. From November 2016 to June 2020, Colleen served as the Marketing and Communications Manager at Encompass NW, overseeing various marketing and outreach responsibilities. Colleen also worked as a Gallery Manager at Kirkland Arts Center, a Public Engagement Coordinator at Renton History Museum, and a Project and Administrative Assistant at WEATHERHEAD Experience Design, Inc., among other roles. Colleen's earlier experience includes internships in institutions such as the EMP Museum, Highline Historical Society, and Experience Music Project. Additionally, they were a Contracted Instructor at the Crocker Art Museum, where they led art classes for school children. Their expertise spans marketing, communications, public relations, photography, videography, graphic design, community engagement, and budget management.

Colleen Lenahansen completed their education with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Romance Languages and Literatures and Archaeology from Harvard University, where they studied from 2006 to 2010. Colleen then pursued a Master of Arts degree in Museology at the University of Washington, from 2011 to 2013. Colleen also obtained additional certifications in Graphic Design and Web Design from the Tombolo Institute at Bellevue College in April 2023 and December 2022, respectively.