Hana G.
About Hana G.
Hana G. serves as the Head Hoc Aide at Yale University and has a strong background in academic support and mentorship. She holds dual Bachelor's degrees in Linguistics and Computer Science from Yale and is dedicated to bridging cultures through technology and language.
Work at Yale University
Currently, Hana G. holds multiple positions at Yale University. She has been serving as the Head Hoc Aide since 2020, managing various responsibilities in the Greater New York City Area. Additionally, she works at the Yale College Dean's Office as a Peer Liaison, a role she has held since 2021, where she supports 30 first-year students through weekly and ad-hoc meetings. Hana also contributes to the Yale Center for Teaching and Learning as a Pedagogical Partner and an Academic Strategies Mentor, both positions she has maintained since 2020.
Education and Expertise
Hana G. studied at Yale University, where she earned two Bachelor's degrees in Linguistics and Computer Science from 2018 to 2022. Her academic focus includes computational linguistics and the semantics/pragmatics interface. Prior to her time at Yale, she completed her high school education at Gimnazija Velika Kladusa in Bosnia and Herzegovina, achieving a High School Diploma from 2014 to 2018.
Background
Hana G. was born and raised in rural Bosnia and Herzegovina. Her experiences have shaped her passion for bridging cultures and socioeconomic classes through technology, data, and language. This background informs her work and commitment to supporting diverse student populations at Yale University.
Previous Roles at Yale University
Hana G. has held various roles at Yale University prior to her current positions. She worked as an Orientation for International Students Counselor in 2019 and as a First Year Scholars at Yale Counselor in 2020, both in the Yale College Dean's Office. Additionally, she served as a Digitization Assistant at the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History from 2018 to 2020 and as a Residential College Webmaster from 2019 to 2021.
Support for International Students
In her role as a Peer Liaison, Hana G. provides year-long support and programming for first-year international students at Yale University. Her efforts are aimed at helping these students engage in and acclimate to Yale's academic and social culture, ensuring a smoother transition into university life.