Resident Tutor
Lenna Lyons
As Resident Tutor, Lenna strives to create a welcoming, inclusive space for all students at John’s and Durham University as well as operating as a support and safety network for students in St John’s. She aims to help guide Johnians through difficult transition periods and any other events they may face while also hosting outreach activities with her fellow Resident Tutors. She also acts as a first responder for residents in St John’s in the event of an out-of-hours emergency. Lenna is widely involved in the St John’s community. She was a previous MCR Vice President, and this year is Vice President for the Bailey Theatre Company.
Alongside her work at John’s, Lenna is a 2nd year PhD student in Archaeology. Originally from West Virginia, Lenna obtained her BA in History in 2024 at West Virginia University before pursuing and obtaining her Masters in Archaeology here at Durham University. Currently, she studies ancient Egyptian gold work from the Old to New Kingdom periods as well as the social evolution of goldsmiths during the same time. This year, Lenna will be travelling the UK to different museums to analyze Egyptian gold artifacts for her dissertation. During her free time, she volunteers at the Oriental Museum, helping to update the museum’s catalogue and assess the condition of metal artifacts.