Mark Hansen

Mark Hansen is the Director of Engineering at the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP), an organization dedicated to supporting individuals seeking asylum in the United States. His role involves building foundational technology and teams to enhance advocacy efforts for asylum seekers. He is known for his commitment to leveraging technology to create equitable solutions for marginalized communities, particularly in the context of U.S. immigration policies.12

In addition to his engineering responsibilities, Hansen has a background in activism and nonprofit work, focusing on creating software that empowers vulnerable populations and counters xenophobic narratives.34 His professional ethos emphasizes the importance of providing a level playing field for those facing systemic challenges in the immigration process.23