Touro Alumna Finds Success Translating Complex Information

Hannah Rubin, a Lander College for Women graduate, uses her literary analysis skills to craft clear and compelling copy for clients across industries.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 7:59pm

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As a writer and strategist at the communications consultancy Elland Road Partners, Lander College for Women alumna Hannah Rubin spends her days absorbing information and shaping it into clear and usable copy for clients across a range of industries. Rubin, who originally planned to become an actuary, found her calling in literature and now uses her analytical skills to translate complex material into language that clients and readers can understand.

Why it matters

Rubin's story highlights the value of a liberal arts education, particularly in developing critical thinking and communication skills that are applicable across a wide range of professional fields. Her ability to dive into unfamiliar subject matter and present it clearly demonstrates the versatility of an English literature degree.

The details

Rubin, who graduated as LCW's valedictorian in 2020, has been with Elland Road Partners for six years. She has created communications assets for organizations such as Crain's New York Business, Delta Air Lines, and Hudson Yards, and more recently has taken on sustainability-focused work with Trellis, where she has had to immerse herself in the language of decarbonization and environmental metrics. The challenge, she said, is being thrown into fields that are unfamiliar, but that's what makes the work interesting.

  • Rubin graduated as LCW's valedictorian in 2020.
  • Rubin has been with Elland Road Partners for six years.

The players

Hannah Rubin

A Lander College for Women alumna who is a writer and strategist at the communications consultancy Elland Road Partners.

Elland Road Partners

A communications consultancy where Rubin works as a writer and strategist.

Lander College for Women

The college where Rubin earned her English literature degree and developed the analytical skills that have helped her succeed in her career.

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What they’re saying

“It's part strategy, part reporting, and part writing. We're learning how companies operate and then articulating their work in compelling ways.”

— Hannah Rubin, Writer and Strategist

“I learned to read closely and think analytically. Themes, tones, culture, word choice, structure — literary analysis train you to pay attention to those details. That has helped me in the work I do, to dig down and not be afraid to ask questions.”

— Hannah Rubin, Writer and Strategist

The takeaway

Rubin's story demonstrates the value of a liberal arts education, particularly in developing critical thinking and communication skills that are applicable across a wide range of professional fields. Her ability to dive into unfamiliar subject matter and present it clearly is a testament to the versatility of an English literature degree.