Lydia Hanson, MBA

Biography 

Lydia Hanson is the assistant director of Recreational Services Group Fitness, but continues to provide guidance and support to the team leaders. The Andover, Minnesota, native graduated from Augustana University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics and biology, and earned an MBA from the University of South Dakota. Hanson worked with Recreational Services for four years while completing her undergraduate degree. During that time, she worked in a variety of roles including office staff member, weight room supervisor, water assistant, swim lesson instructor, new staff recruiter and team leader. As a team leader, Hanson led a group of students through training, team bonding and service activities, as well as the planning and executing of Late Night events for Augustana students.