Hannah Joy Sachs

Hannah Joy Sachs is an experiential educator passionate about building connections through storytelling. Adopted from China and raised in a predominantly white suburban community outside New York City, Hannah has grappled with her identity, sense of belonging, and understanding of ‘home’ for as long as she can remember. In search of community, adventure, and a better understanding of herself, Hannah has been privileged to visit 45+ countries. After obtaining a BA in Sociology from Davidson College and an MSc in Migration Studies from University of Oxford, she has been leading GAP year, study abroad, and learning service programs around the world. Her travels and educational pursuits are guided by this notion that achieving social justice and collective healing happens through cultural exchange, service, and acts of empathy that, in turn, empower whole communities.