Marcelo Hanza

Marcelo Hanza's work experience spans several positions and organizations. Marcelo is currently the Executive Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations at the University of Hawai'i Foundation, where they lead a team focused on fundraising and collaboration with academic, philanthropic, and industry leaders. Prior to this, they held various roles at the Mayo Clinic, including Equity, Inclusion & Diversity Council Chair, Corporate & Foundation Relations Officer, Campaign Priority Administrator, Campaign Manager, and Development Associate. Marcelo also served as a Senior Research Program Coordinator at the Mayo Clinic, managing a research program focused on health disparities. Before joining the Mayo Clinic, Marcelo worked as a Research Coordinator at Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation and as a Residential & Employment Specialist at Steadfast Housing Development Corp.

Marcelo Hanza completed their education with a Master's degree in Rural & Community Development from the University of Alaska Fairbanks during the period of 2010 to 2012. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Hawaii at Hilo, from 2004 to 2008.