Hannah Lane
About Hannah Lane
Hannah Lane serves as a Product Principal at ThoughtWorks, where she has worked since 2023. With a diverse background in social innovation and public health, she has held various roles in organizations focused on design, technology, and social impact.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Hannah Lane has been employed at ThoughtWorks since 2014, holding various roles over the years. She currently serves as a Product Principal, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this, she worked as a Product Lead from 2016 to 2023 and as a Senior Product Designer from 2014 to 2016. Throughout her tenure at ThoughtWorks, she has contributed to product and design initiatives, leveraging her extensive experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Hannah Lane has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in African Studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, completing her studies from 2001 to 2005. She furthered her education at the University of Cape Town, obtaining an MPhil in HIV/AIDS and Society from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, she pursued specialized coursework in South African History, Psychology, Law at Amherst College and International Development, African Women's Health at Smith College. This academic foundation supports her expertise in product development and social impact.
Background in Social Impact
Hannah Lane has a strong background in social impact initiatives. She co-created the Dell Social Innovation Competition in 2012, focusing on innovative solutions for social challenges. She founded the Social Impact House from 2013 to 2014, promoting social entrepreneurship. Her work as an Ashoka Mentor from 2011 to 2012 involved guiding young social entrepreneurs. Additionally, she has experience in HIV/AIDS projects in Southern Africa, collaborating with organizations such as the Treatment Action Campaign and conducting behavioral research with Columbia University.
Professional Experience in Health and Research
Hannah Lane has significant experience in health-related roles. She served as a Clinical Training Coordinator for the Adolescent AIDS Program at Montefiore Medical Center from 2009 to 2011. Earlier, she worked as an HIV Research Project Manager at the University of Cape Town's School of Public Health & Family Medicine from 2007 to 2008. Her research contributions have been presented at various conferences, including the International AIDS Conference and the CDC's National HIV Prevention Conference.
Achievements and Recognition
Hannah Lane has received recognition for her contributions to social innovation and technology. She was a semifinalist in the 2012 Echoing Green competition for her initiative aimed at improving healthcare delivery in East Africa through mobile technology. Additionally, she was a 2012 Technology & Innovation Fellow at the Academy of Achievement, highlighting her commitment to leveraging technology for social good.