Collette Hanna has 20+ years of experience in economic and community development, with an emphasis on advancing economic equity. Working throughout California, in municipalities and nonprofits, her work has resulted in livable-wage job creation, advancement of small businesses, and work in multiple industries. Accomplishments of which she’s most proud are the launch of an economic development plan to address poverty and underrepresented communities, launch of a city’s first civic hackathon to engage tech start-ups on community issues, and leading a city’s first DEI task force to advance a culture of belonging within the organization.
She has been a volunteer with Oakland Education Fund and EmpowHer Institute – mentoring high school girls, and has served on the boards of TeamCA and YMCA Santa Monica. She also served on the Culver City Committee on Homelessness to ensure services and advancement of housing.
Collette holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from San Diego State University and an MBA from Pepperdine University.
