Research Assistant | hcisley@northcarolina.edu
Hannah is the Research Assistant for GEAR UP NC. She is a dedicated advocate for higher education equity, hailing from the small town of Stokesdale, NC. A proud first-generation college graduate, she earned her bachelor’s degree from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2020. Currently, she is a second-year master’s student in Public Administration at North Carolina State University.
Hannah’s interests lie at the intersection of public policy and education reform. She is passionate about reducing barriers to higher education and ensuring that policies are designed to serve all students equitably. Through her work, Hannah aspires to create lasting, positive change in the field of education policy.