Program Manager

Hanna is an experienced public engagement professional who specializes in designing and implementing inclusive engagement strategies, supporting underserved communities, and providing technical assistance to local governments. During her time at the Institute for Local Government, Hanna implemented several programs, including ILG’s T.I.E.R.S. Public Engagement Framework, Meeting Mastery Training, and BOOST. Through these and other initiatives, she provided engagement coaching, facilitation, outreach to underserved communities, partnership development, grant writing, and tailored technical assistance to jurisdictions across California on air quality, land use, climate, and transportation.

Prior to joining the Institute in 2016, Hanna served two AmeriCorps terms at the American Red Cross, where she engaged local communities in disaster preparedness and emergency planning. 

She holds a Master’s Degree in Public Policy and Administration from California State University, Sacramento, where she also graduated Summa Cum Laude with an undergraduate degree in Government.

Hanna moved to the United States from Ukraine in 2007. She is fluent in English and Ukrainian.