Hanan Allen is a graduate student at Rutgers University - Camden pursuing a Master’s in Public Administration with a concentration in community development. Her interests include sustainable community development, equal opportunity, and access to higher education for marginalized and first-generation college students. Hanan graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Psychology and Human Development and Family Studies.

After graduating, she had the honor and privilege of serving as a Fiji community development Peace Corps volunteer. Building authentic relationships with her colleagues and host country nationals, learning the native language, and absorbing the raw parts of her village community enhanced her appreciation for cultural diversity and public service. Since returning to the states, Hanan has spent the past couple of years working in the non-profit sector and higher education administration settings.

She is passionate about effectively implementing community development strategies to address the economic disparities within marginalized communities for accessible resources pertaining to education, mental health, nutrition, etc. After graduation, Hanan hopes to pursue a career working from the grassroots level at NGOs, higher education, or federal institutions to continue to impact global citizens worldwide.