Koren Hanson is a Research Coordinator with the WERT team, bringing more than 20 years of experience supporting research across university, government, and nonprofit settings. She is passionate about translating research into action and sharing evidence that can improve the lives of youth and young adults.
Koren has collaborated with the UW School of Social Work and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences on projects addressing substance use prevention, professional mentoring, sexual assault, recovery housing, cannabis legalization, suicide prevention, and foster care. Her work has also included supporting the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based school and community programs, with a focus on fidelity.
She holds an M.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a B.A. from the University of Victoria. Outside of work, Koren enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and enjoying life in Arizona.