Michael Hansen

"Inspired"

Title: Public Relations Coordinator

Time in Position: 3 months

Why do you enjoy working at The Gardens: I feel like I can make a difference and I get to do it in a beautiful setting.”

Hometown: Memphis, TN

Education: B.B.A. in Marketing and minor in Spanish from the University of Memphis; Graduate student at the University of Alabama in Public Relations

Previous Experience: Store Manager at Starbucks Coffee, Intern with Seigenthaler Public Relations, pro bono/volunteer work for Komen Foundation and Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

Favorite Flower: Japanese Iris

Favorite Garden: Japanese Gardens

Hobbies: Cooking, traveling, event planning, going to concerts, and writing

Fun Fact: I am a cable news junkie due to an obsession with politics

Goal: To run for and be elected to the U.S. Senate