As a media strategist and communications specialist with a background in hospitality, research, and travel, I believe that great communication is like great hospitality: it starts with curiosity, gets personal fast, and makes people feel like they belong. I’ve been guided by my work across the industry by a consistent goal — to connect ideas with people, and people with experiences.
Connecting People Through Culture, Story, and Strategy That Resonates Across Borders
INSIGHT-DRIVEN. GLOBALLY FLUENT.
Professional Certificates
The London School of Economics & Political Science
Boston College
The Foundation
Before I ever stepped into a pitch meeting or booked a flight on someone else’s behalf, I spent years learning how to ask good questions, research fast, communicate clearly, and—yes—turn a paper in at 11:58 PM.
My academic background shaped the way I think, create, and connect. It gave me the critical lens I use to tell better stories, and the discipline to turn inspiration into actual output. Plus, it taught me how to read 150 pages in one night and still have something thoughtful to say in the morning.
The Foundation
Every story needs structure — and this is mine.
Professional Certificates
The London School of Economics & Political Science
Boston College
The Foundation
- Wrote weekly op-eds for The Heights
- Covered travel + culture for Her Campus BC
- Volunteered at a local nonprofit (USES)
- Worked all four years at the Alumni Center
Out of the Classroom
Media Ethics | Digital Storytelling | Public Speaking
Relevant Coursework
Basically, four years of learning how to analyze, argue, and appreciate a well-placed jump cut.
BA in Communication & Film Studies, cum laude
Boston College
Professional Certificates
The London School of Economics & Political Science
Boston College
The Foundation
In this original research project, I identified four core themes salient in the text Call Me By Your Name (film, 2017), and ultimately argued that love in a globalized world involves an invitation to communion and shared space, so that the cosmopolitan is able to find home and identity in the experience of connection.
“Par ce que c’estoit luy; par ce que c’estoit moy:”
Cosmopolitan Love in Call Me By Your Name
Master's Dissertation
Transnationalism & Identity | Globalized Media | Critical Culture
Relevant Coursework
A year spent learning to blend theory and storytelling and writing 12,000 words on love without sounding sappy (mostly).
MSc in Media & Communication, with Merit
The London School of Economics
Professional Certificates
The London School of Economics & Political Science
Boston College
The Foundation
Learning doesn't stop at graduation — these gave me the tools to stay sharp and strategic.
professional Development & certifications
- Issued Remotely by Microsoft in January, 2025
- 135 hours of Professional Training
- Topics: The Marketing Funnel, Business & Interpersonal Communication Skills, Campaign and Crisis Management, Media Strategy
- Issued by The Language House in Prague, Czech Republic in January, 2022
- 160 hours of In-Person Training, including 15 Teaching Hours
- Final Practicum with Czech, Russian, and Hungarian Students
- Issued Remotely by Emory University in February, 2025
- 6 Week Course in Narrative, Point of View, and Fiction Writing
Public Relations & Communications Certificate
Certificate to Teach English
as a Second Language
Certificate in
Creative Writing
Brand Engagement Coordinator
Graduate Coach
ESL Teacher
In the Field
You learn them by navigating a timezone difference to meet a deadline, answering a parent’s 10 p.m. college admissions email with empathy, and handling a surprise lesson on past participles when your classroom Wi-Fi cuts out. These roles helped me build real world fluency in communication, project management, and problem solving. Plus, they gave me stories I’ll be telling for years.
You can't learn professional instincts in a classroom.
The best lessons are learned by doing — and I’ve done a lot.
The Fieldwork
Brand Engagement Coordinator
Graduate Coach
ESL Teacher
In the Field
- How to keep a room’s attention (in any language)
- Why confidence > perfection in communication
- That coffee and flashcards go a long way
What I Learned
- Taught grammar, conversation, and job-specific English skills to students from all over the world
- Customized lesson plans for 30+ students ranging from A1–C2 fluency levels
- Tracked progress, wrote reports, and provided 1:1 feedback sessions
- Taught both in person and online, adjusting to learning needs and language goals
What I Did
The best job I ever stumbled into.
The Language House Prague
English as a second language teacher
Brand Engagement Coordinator
Graduate Coach
ESL Teacher
In the Field
- To ask better questions to get better answers
- That confidence is just as teachable as grammar
- That teenagers can absolutely change the world (if you can get them to check their email)y
What I Learned
- Advised 10–15 students on elite college admissions (think: Harvard, NYU, Brown)
- Helped students craft compelling personal statements and supplemental essays
- Conducted mock interviews and prepped applicants for alumni and admissions panels
- Coordinated with parents, school counselors, and editors across time zones
What I Did
Your Harvard application whisperer.
InGenius Prep
College admissions
coach
Brand Engagement Coordinator
Graduate Coach
ESL Teacher
In the Field
- That writing an email is sometimes the most strategic move you can make
- That calm is a deliverable
- That even the smallest client moment can shape brand perception
What I Learned
- Managed high-touch logistics: flights, hotels, cars for executive travel
- Served as point of contact for live emergencies while maintaining client rapport
- Wrote customer-facing copy and tracked analytics on brand growth
- Worked remotely, collaborating with creative and product teams
What I Did
Where details met diplomacy.
Texas Van. Co
Brand
Engagement
Coordinator
Logistics Coordinator
Independent Travel Consultant
Behind the Scenes
Some of the most important professional skills — like getting five people across three time zones to agree on a date, or keeping a VIP calm mid-chaos — happen behind the curtain.
This is where I learned operational grace — the kind that builds trust, keeps a brand running, and makes people say “I don’t know how she pulled that off, but I’m glad she did.”
Not all work is meant for the spotlight.
Where the magic actually happens.
Behind the Scenes
Logistics Coordinator
Independent Travel Consultant
Behind the Scenes
- That great experiences come down to tiny details
- That knowing how to find the right café in the right neighborhood is a professional skill
- That Google Sheets + intuition = magic
What I Learned
- Created bespoke itineraries for a network of clients in the U.S.
- Balanced bucket list musts with local hidden gems and logistical efficiency
- Wrote detailed, voice-matched travel guides (with packing lists, too)
- Provided on-call support during travel for real-time pivots and smooth experiences
What I Did
Part researcher, part fairy godmother.
Freelance from Fort Worth, TX
Independent travel consultant
Logistics Coordinator
Independent Travel Consultant
Behind the Scenes
- That being “the organized one” is an actual professional advantage
- That trust is built in the follow-up
- That a solid run-of-show can save the day (and your inbox)
What I Learned
- Coordinated media activations, campaign timelines, and release strategies
- Handled travel bookings, script notes, production documents, and press outreach
- Collaborated with internal teams and talent to manage schedules and expectations
- Kept messaging, logistics, and deliverables aligned across departments
What I Did
Making the plan and keeping it moving.
Freelance for @servedbysara
Media Strategy & logistics coordinator
The London School of Economics & Political Science
Boston College
The Foundation
Before I ever stepped into a pitch meeting or booked a flight on someone else’s behalf, I spent years learning how to ask good questions, research fast, communicate clearly, and—yes—turn a paper in at 11:58 PM.
My academic background shaped the way I think, create, and connect. It gave me the critical lens I use to tell better stories, and the discipline to turn inspiration into actual output. Plus, it taught me how to read 150 pages in one night and still have something thoughtful to say in the morning.
The Foundation
Every story needs structure — and this is mine.
The London School of Economics & Political Science
Boston College
The Foundation
Boston
College
BA in Communication & Film Studies, cum laude
Basically, four years of learning how to analyze, argue, and appreciate a well-placed jump cut.
- Wrote weekly op-eds for The Heights
- Covered travel + culture for Her Campus BC
- Volunteered at a local nonprofit (USES)
- Worked all four years at the Alumni Center
Out of the Classroom
Media Ethics | Digital Storytelling | Public Speaking
Relevant Coursework
The London School of Economics & Political Science
Boston College
The Foundation
The London School of Economics
MSc in Media and Communications
Master's Dissertation
Relevant Coursework
A year spent learning to blend theory and storytelling and writing 12,000 words on love without sounding sappy (mostly).
Transnationalism & Identity | Globalized Media | Critical Culture
In this original research project, I identified four core themes salient in the text Call Me By Your Name (film, 2017), and ultimately argued that love in a globalized world involves an invitation to communion and shared space, so that the cosmopolitan is able to find home and identity in the experience of connection.
Brand Engagement Coordinator
Graduate Coach
ESL Teacher
In the Field
The
Fieldwork
You can't learn professional instincts in a classroom.
You learn them by navigating a timezone difference to meet a deadline, answering a parent’s 10 p.m. college admissions email with empathy, and handling a surprise lesson on past participles when your classroom Wi-Fi cuts out. These roles helped me build real world fluency in communication, project management, and problem solving. Plus, they gave me stories I’ll be telling for years.
Brand Engagement Coordinator
Graduate Coach
ESL Teacher
In the Field
English as a Second Language Teacher
The best job I ever stumbled into.
The Language House Prague
- How to keep a room’s attention — in any language
- Why confidence > perfection in communication
- That coffee and laminated flashcards go a long way
What I Learned
- Taught grammar, conversation, and job-specific English skills to students from all over the world
- Customized lesson plans for 30+ students ranging from A1–C2 fluency levels
- Tracked progress, wrote reports, and provided 1:1 feedback sessions
- Taught both in person and online, adjusting to learning needs and language goals
What I Did
Brand Engagement Coordinator
Graduate Coach
ESL Teacher
In the Field
College Admissions Coach
Your Harvard application whisperer.
InGenius Prep
- To ask better questions to get better answers
- That clarity and confidence are just as teachable as grammar
- That teenagers can absolutely change the world (if you can get them to check their email)
What I Learned
- Advised 10–15 students on elite college admissions (think: Harvard, NYU, Brown)
- Conducted mock interviews and prepped applicants for alumni and admissions panels
- Coordinated with parents, school counselors, and editors across time zones
What I Did
Brand Engagement Coordinator
Graduate Coach
ESL Teacher
In the Field
Brand Engagement Coordinator
Where details met diplomacy.
Texas Van Co.
- That writing an email is sometimes the most strategic move you can make
- That calm is a deliverable
- That even the smallest client moment can shape brand perception
What I Learned
- Managed high-touch logistics: flights, hotels, cars for executive travel
- Served as point of contact for live emergencies while maintaining client rapport
- Wrote customer-facing copy and tracked analytics on brand growth
- Worked remotely, collaborating with creative and product teams
What I Did
Logistics Coordinator
Independent Travel Consultant
Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes
Where the magic actually happens.
Not all work is meant for the spotlight.
Some of the most important professional skills — like getting five people across three time zones to agree on a date, or keeping a VIP calm mid-chaos — happen behind the curtain.
This is where I learned operational grace — the kind that builds trust, keeps a brand running, and makes people say “I don’t know how she pulled that off, but I’m glad she did.”
Logistics Coordinator
Independent Travel Consultant
Behind the Scenes
Independent Travel Consultant
Part researcher, part fairy godmother.
Freelance from Fort Worth, TX
- That great experiences come down to tiny details
- That knowing how to find the right café in the right neighborhood is a professional skill
- That Google Sheets + intuition = magic
What I Learned
- Created bespoke itineraries for clients across Europe, Asia, and the U.S.
- Balanced bucket list musts with local hidden gems and logistical efficiency
- Wrote detailed, voice-matched travel guides (with packing lists, too)
- Provided on-call support during travel for real-time pivots and smooth experiences
What I Did
Logistics Coordinator
Independent Travel Consultant
Behind the Scenes
Media Strategy & Logistics Coordinator
Making the plan and keeping it moving.
Freelance for @servedbysara
- That being “the organized one” is an actual professional advantage
- That trust is built in the follow-up
- That a solid run-of-show can save the day
What I Learned
- Coordinated media activations, campaign timelines, and release strategies
- Handled travel bookings, script notes, production documents, and press outreach
- Collaborated with internal teams and talent to manage schedules and expectations
- Kept messaging, logistics, and deliverables aligned across departments
What I Did
I believe in good writing, strong coffee, and romanticizing everything just enough.
I’m Anna — writer, communicator, travel obsessive, and person most likely to ask for a local’s restaurant recommendation. I care a lot about good questions, better stories, and finding the sweet spot between being organized and being open to what comes next.
Anna Long
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The Long Story
The Long Story
Press releases, pitches, and brand messaging — I bring strategy and voice together to tell stories that resonate and drive results.
PR and Comms Writing
My academic work explores media, culture, and global comms — with an emphasis on identity and inclusivity.
Academic Research
From hostel dispatches to luxury itineraries, I write about travel with a focus on storytelling, culture, and experience design.
Travel Writing
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