hsmith@lacasacenter.org
Hannah has worked in environmental, human service, and faith-based non-profit agencies for eleven years, across Wayne, Jackson, Washtenaw, and Livingston county, MI. Her primary roles include supporting, organizing, and educating adolescents and adults. Hannah has been with LACASA for 2 years and is now focused on developing and implementing violence prevention education and restorative practices for adolescents and young adults. Her passions include providing support and education for teens and young adults to aid in formation of autonomy, and emotional and relational health. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Spring Arbor University in Youth Ministry with a specialization in Psychology, and is trained in adolescent mental health first aid. Her speech, Mental Illness: Anxiety and Depression was published in a text book on effective communication by Washtenaw Community College professor and Communication Arts Department Chair, JuJuan C. Taylor, PhD. In her free time, Hannah enjoys camping, kayaking, home improvement projects, and spending time with her spouse and her rescue pets.