Deborah Hanson

Deborah Hanson serves as the Vice President of Total Rewards and Recognition at the National Geographic Society, a position held since April 2021, where responsibilities include strategic oversight of employee compensation and benefits programs, with a focus on enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Prior experience at National Geographic includes roles as Senior Director of Total Rewards and Recognition, Director of Compensation and Benefits, Compensation & Benefits Manager, Benefits Manager, and Benefits Supervisor, demonstrating a strong background in compensation strategy, compliance, and employee benefit management. Earlier career experience includes serving as a Benefits Analyst at Howrey, LLP. Deborah Hanson holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County.