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ANTHONY LENA
U.S. Navy | Tufts University | M.A., International Affairs
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“It is imperative to embrace all of life’s lessons equally; good or
bad, we must learn from them and teach future generations to
transform these invaluable lessons into positive outcomes.”
Anthony describes his service in the U.S. Navy as a privately catalogued history of
invaluable life lessons. Throughout his career, he has learned that it is imperative to
embrace all experiences, from combat to the classroom, and that passing this hardwon
knowledge on to others transforms these events into positive outcomes in the
future. For him, many of the greatest lessons have come from the men and women
he served beside, who have lived with strong purpose and made inordinate personal
sacrifices every day in service to our country.
Over his career of service in Naval Special Warfare, Anthony’s unique and diverse
assignments have involved confronting complicated and multifaceted problems
alongside senior foreign officials, policy makers and diplomats to find cooperative,
amicable solutions across the globe. These engagements, highly ambiguous
and complex in nature, required dynamic decision-making backed by thorough
understanding and consideration of the strategic implications. Anthony’s unwavering
commitment to improving the aggregate security of our interconnected world is
underscored by his compelling personal experiences.
Inspired through his military service, Anthony is pursuing his M.A in International Affairs
and Relations at Tufts University. Maximizing the interdisciplinary opportunities of the
Global Master of Arts Program, he seeks to broaden his perspective on international
affairs by engaging a curriculum that combines international political, legal, financial,
humanitarian, environmental, and security studies. Upon completion, he will possess
a broader understanding of the world’s geopolitical nuances, sensitivities, and
agitators that impede the pursuit of our international priorities. Beyond his military
service, Anthony seeks to continue his deep contribution to our nation by offering his
service experience, amplified by a top-notch education, to shape future international
outcomes while serving as a senior advisor on international policy.
Class of 2015