hi, i’m hannah mack (they/them). i’m a queer, neurodivergent mama, educator, forest witch, and creative who loooooves supporting people in expressing themselves heARTfully. throughout my 15 years working with youth and in community, i’ve centered personal storytelling and sought ways to amplify voices and visions into public spaces. from teen publications, to story and art exhibitions, to days of listening, i feel deeply called to listen to, document, express, and amplify stories. i believe storytelling has the capacity to change us, our relationships, and our world.

desiring to explore expansive possibilities in education, from 2018-2025 I shifted away from public education to build alternative schools in philadelphia. during this time i also worked with local organizations to build out grant programs and grow their reach. i began facilitating with Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP)and learned the transformative magic of restorative justice in communities. as a founding board member of Philly ALC and co-founder of The Dandelion Project, i’ve learned a thing or two about bringing grand ideas into fruition. i’ve also experienced projects not going as planned and failure as a catalyst for change. it’s my passion and purpose to support people in believing in their hearts and growing the skills to actualize their dreams (or at least take the first step).

in 2025, i returned to public education to lovingly share what i’ve learned with young people in my west philly neighborhood, while continuing to support unschoolers, AVP programs, and local organization outreach work. let’s build something beautiful together.