Ms. Hanson has worked as an engineer and executive to accomplish all aspects of
medical device development. In her current role, she advises companies, advocates for growth, promotes the region, and facilitates collaborations to create actions for an environment of success for the life science sector. Ms. Hanson holds a BSE in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University and a MS in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University. She is an inventor on 24 U.S Patents.