Andy Hanson, M.A. Email & Phone Number

Welcome and thank you for visiting! Here's what I bring to the table: ◦ Strategic leadership on project management, training presentations, and committee initiatives with key stakeholders to improve organizations by building relationships and community through a lens of compassion and inclusion for over a decade◦ Nine years of individualized and group supervision from teams of undergraduate student leaders to graduate students and most recently, full time professional staff members◦ Seven years of training logistics management, recruitment tracking logistics, and performance evaluation distribution and collection. ◦ Proven adaptability, from acting with calm tact and sound protocol in times of crisis to flexibility in prioritization to meet the needs of each moment◦ Consistent drive to positively impact as many people as possibleI have centered my personable leadership in creating the space where humanity and personal wellness are prioritized, vulnerability is possible, and inclusion is a constant striving through advocacy and empowerment. I have facilitated training and programs regarding identity, privilege, leadership, team dynamics, masculinity, racial caucusing, wellness, emotional intelligence, essential skills, and creating a sense of belonging. I thrive in an autonomous environment that is supportive of new ideas, encourages critical thinking, and values each person that contributes. I'm a strong believer in role modeling honesty and encouragement to help people feel truly welcomed, validated, and appreciated while they learn and grow. I consider myself a lifelong learner, I enjoy challenging experiences to improve my ability to serve, and I welcome constructive feedback. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have. Thank you for your time and take care!

Listed skills include Residence Life, Student Development, Student Affairs, Student Leadership, and 20 others.

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  College Counselor

  Harlem Children'S Zone

  Jul 2023 - Present - New York City Metropolitan Area

  ◦ Managing support, contact, data, and advocacy for a caseload of 65+ first and second year college students through weekly outreach, emphasizing college transition, persistence, completion, and career readiness◦ Monitoring student progress and troubleshooting academic, financial, and socio-emotional concerns◦ Collaborating with Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) Social Services Team, Career Services, Healthy Harlem, and advocating for college campus resource utilization to ensure holistic student development◦ Conducting college campus visits for first year, transfer, and high-need students◦ Analyzed and reported real-time registration and attendance data to the Director of the College Success Office, co-coordinated multitrack schedule construction and distribution, and individually contacted 150+ graduated high school seniors for HCZ's summer bridge program, Advance To Start (ATS)• Emotional Wellness Staff Ambassador, HCZ Book Club member, and Founder of Wednesday Tea