Hannah McCandless

Hannah McCandless is an experienced professional in strategy, design, and social enterprise, currently serving as the Strategy and Special Projects Lead at Village Enterprise since November 2020, focusing on operational enhancements and data-driven decision-making. In addition, Hannah holds a part-time instructor position at Parsons School of Design - The New School, leading courses in Design Strategies and Creative Team Dynamics. Previous roles include Managing Director at The Recreation Project, where project initiatives aimed to provide transformative outdoor experiences to youth, and Human Centered Design Facilitator for the International Rescue Committee's PlayMatters project in Uganda. Hannah's academic credentials include a Master of Fine Arts in Transdisciplinary Design from Parsons School of Design and a Bachelor of Arts in International Development from The Ohio State University.