Alana Barraj

Alana Barraj has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Alana currently holds the position of Chief Operating Officer at Virtual Latinos, a role they started in February 2023. Prior to this, Alana served as a Strategy and Operations Consultant at the same company from April 2022 to February 2023.

Before their time at Virtual Latinos, Alana worked at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) as the Assistant Director of Development for the Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA). Alana held this position from September 2019 to February 2022.

Prior to UCLA, Alana worked at New York University Abu Dhabi. Alana'sroles at this institution included Senior Producer at The Arts Center at NYUAD from August 2015 to August 2019, Assistant Director of Administration for the Arts and Humanities Division from October 2012 to August 2015, and Academic Appointments Officer from August 2010 to October 2012.

Alana's career at NYU began as a Faculty Recruitment Administrator at NYU Abu Dhabi from October 2008 to August 2010. Alana also held the position of Administrative Coordinator from October 2008 to November 2009.

During their early career, Alana gained valuable experience as a Marketing Intern at Linedata from June 2007 to June 2008, and as a Front Office Assistant Internship at the United States Senate for U.S. Senator Susan Collins (ME-R) from September 2002 to May 2003.

Alana Barraj completed their Masters of Business Administration at UCLA Anderson School of Management from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Communication and Media Studies from New York University from 2004 to 2008. Alana obtained their High School Diploma from The Madeira School from 2002 to 2004. It is unknown when Alana attended the British International School of Jeddah (Continental) and the details of their degree or field of study at that institution are not provided.