With a background in government and politics, Greg Hansch, had no intentions of becoming a social worker. But as he was considering getting an advanced degree, it was his long standing curiosity about empowering people to realize their goals that propelled him toward the profession of macro social work. Greg Hansch joins us for episode 5 of the Social Work Amplified Podcast to discuss his educational background in politics, his passion for public policy and advocacy, and how his advanced degree in macro social work prepared him for the leadership role that he has today.

Greg Hansch serves as the Executive Director of NAMI Texas. According to NAMI Texas’ website, he joined NAMI Texas in 2012 and he has served in the roles of Public Policy Director and Policy Coordinator. In his current role, he is responsible for providing direction and leadership toward the achievement of NAMI Texas’ mission. He is a Licensed Masters-Level Social Worker and received a Master’s degree in Social Work with a concentration in Nonprofit and Public Management from Rutgers University. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland. Greg is a NAMI SMARTS for Advocacy State Trainer. He is an alumni of the Policy Academy of the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health at UT Austin. He is an experienced nonprofit executive with a demonstrated history of working in mental health policies, programs, and organizations. He is also skilled in Nonprofits, Public Policy, Government, Grants, Fundraising and Donor Management, Conference Planning, and Volunteer Management. In his spare time, he enjoys helping people register to vote, being active outdoors, and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys. To learn more about NAMI Texas, visit their website at https://namitexas.org/