Lena Russomanno began with Cumberland as an Adjunct Instructor for Political Science in the fall of 2024. She was born and raised in Wilson County and currently resides in Goodlettsville, TN.

Lena received her Associate in Science degree from Cumberland University in 2018. She then transferred to Middle Tennessee State University in the fall of 2018 to pursue a degree in Political Science. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Spanish in 2020. In the midst of the pandemic, Lena decided to further her graduate studies at MTSU, and in the winter of 2021, she graduated with her Master of Arts Degree in International Affairs.

Lena has always been fascinated with government and politics. At both universities, she served on the Student Government Association, was a member of the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature, a member of her Collegiate Political Party, and at the age of 21, she managed her
first political campaign.

After graduation, she became a Bill Clerk for the Tennessee House of Representatives serving in that capacity for the second year of the 112th General Assembly. Where she filed bills that became law, and she worked for members of various house committees. After her time at the Tennessee General Assembly, she moved across the street to work for the Tennessee Secretary of State’s office, Division of Election. She still works in this role serving the great state of Tennessee. She assists all 95 county election commissions, and voters from across the state. Now, she is so eager to be back at Cumberland University teaching students about a topic that is very near and dear to her heart.

In her spare time, Lena is very involved in her faith. She has served as a Young Life leader for Station Camp High School for 4 years now. She spends a lot of time disciplining her high school girls. When she is not at church or Young Life, you can find Lena spending time with her family and friends, at a coffee shop, concert, or a sporting event.