Hannah O’Brien is the Program Director of the Veteran Spouse Network at the Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness within the School of Social Work. A native of Austin, Texas, and an alum of the Steve Hick School of Social work’s MSSW program, Hannah is proud to serve the military and veteran family community as a part of the University.
Hannah received her Bachelors in Law and Society from American University, and her Master of Science in Social Work right here at UT. While pursuing master’s degree, with a concentration in Administration and Policy Practice, she fell in love with and ultimately married a Marine Corps veteran. She began immersing herself in the unique culture of the military and it wasn’t long before she knew she wanted to spend her career serving veterans and their families. Hannah currently serves as the Program Director for the Veteran Spouse Network, which facilitates supportive communities for military and veteran spouses and families through peer support, education, and training.