Virginia Bullington

Virginia Bullington is an accomplished alumna of Nantucket Lighthouse School, where she was one of the original small school students and graduated from 8th grade. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts in Narrative Studies, with a minor in International Relations, from the University of Southern California, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Her academic achievements include being a Phi Beta Kappa member, a Dornsife Scholar, and a recipient of the USC-UNESCO Research Fellowship, among other honors.

Virginia has a diverse professional background, currently serving as a Program Coordinator at the Mexico Institute - Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, DC. In this role, she coordinates and executes events and meetings in both Spanish and English with high-profile individuals, manages the Institute’s social media, and maintains communication with stakeholders across various sectors.

Additionally, Virginia is a freelance journalist for Nantucket-based publications, where she covers a wide range of topics and conducts bilingual interviews, bringing diverse perspectives to her reporting. She has also worked as a Spanish Translator and Staff Intern for the International Women’s Rights Action Watch Asia Pacific, and as a research fellow at the USC Shoah Foundation Center for Advanced Genocide Research.

In joining the Nantucket Lighthouse School Board of Trustees, Virginia brings a wealth of experience, a deep connection to the school’s mission, and a passion for fostering educational excellence.