Hannah Wright, M.A.

Hannah works as a Hudson Scholars Academic Counselor, where she utilizes an anti-deficit mindset to guide students through their academic journeys, empowering them to navigate challenges and establish a toolkit for success in their academic, professional, and personal endeavors.

Hannah is a new professional in higher education, with a love for community colleges. She completed her master's degree at Michigan State University, where she worked as a graduate assistant in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, aiding in the operations of the Women's Student Services office. Her other work at the institution included supporting the TRIO SSS office, career advising, research for senior leadership, and designing a summer bridge program for first generation STEM students. She is a directorate board member of the Commission for Two Year Colleges in the American College Personal Association (ACPA), where she collaborates with other community college professionals to represent the unique needs of two-year colleges within ACPA. Her interests and passions in higher education center around serving nontraditional students, focusing on the value of their unique lived experiences using an asset-based and community cultural wealth centered approach.