Margaret Hannah, MEd, GCEC

Margaret is the former Executive Director of the Freedman Center for Child and Family Development at William James College. While in this role, she served as faculty in both the School Psychology Department and the Mental Health Counseling Program and as Co-Director of the School Climate and Social Emotional Learning Certificate Program. She received her master's degree in education with a concentration in community counseling and psychology from the University of Miami. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching from William James College and has completed two years of coursework in the Doctoral Program for Leadership Psychology at William James College. Ms. Hannah has worked in schools and agencies for over 25 years, designing and delivering programs and facilitating teacher and parent education programs and support groups. She has served as a school administrator and project director for three federal grants for the delivery of mental health services within schools, and a grant to integrate mental health services between schools and community agencies. She has served or currently serves on numerous committees and task forces within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, advocating for mental health services, including her current role as a Commissioner on the Commission for Community Behavioral Health Promotion and Prevention. Ms. Hannah is a seasoned Executive Coach and Senior Leadership Consultant, helping leaders and organizations enhance performance and achieve personal and strategic goals. She has served as a Master Coach Supervisor in the Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching and is currently Adjunct faculty for GCEC. In addition, she is a Senior Consultant within the Behavioral Health, Equity, and Leadership in Schools program(BHELS).