Bill Hansen

William D. Hansen is the President and CEO of Building Hope, a non-profit organization that supports education and public charter schools.13 He assumed this role in October 2022.34 Hansen has extensive experience in various sectors, including corporate, government, investment, social impact, philanthropy, education, and public policy.3

Prior to joining Building Hope, Hansen served as:

1. President and CEO of Strada Education Network, where he created a $2 billion national social impact fund13
2. U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education under President George W. Bush13
3. Assistant Secretary for Management and Budget and Chief Financial Officer at the Department of Education1

In addition to his role at Building Hope, Hansen currently:

• Serves as Vice President of the Virginia State Board of Education4
• Is a board member for several organizations, including The Jackie Robinson Foundation, Youth for Tomorrow, and Green Street Impact Partners134

Hansen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from George Mason University.24