About
Hannah Beardsley is the Assistant to the Chair in Global Development. She provides administrative support to the department Chair, assists in academic personnel appointment, promotion, and review, and works collaboratively with the entire department. Hannah is motivated by a desire to be helpful and strives to be efficient while remaining compassionate.
Prior to her work at Cornell, Hannah was the Executive Assistant at local non-profit that serves individuals with substance use disorders, a legal assistant to a local attorney, and a personal assistant to a local businessman. Hannah holds a bachelor’s degree in social philosophy from SUNY Cortland.
In her spare time, Hannah enjoys going to the park with her five-year-old dog. She also finds great joy in forging new connections with strangers and acquaintances. She considers her weekly family dinner nights and belly laughs with friends over coffee an essential part of a good life.
