Hannah Salto

Hannah Salto currently serves as Associate Director for Columbia’s Career Design Lab, where she oversees career support for three distinct academic programs. She began her higher education career in 2017 as a Support Specialist for first-generation college students at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University, where she launched initiatives to aid students’ transition to college and support their career development. Hannah then relocated 1,200 miles from her home state of Minnesota to New Jersey to work at Rutgers University.

Most recently, she served as the Assistant Dean of Support, Engagement, and Leadership at Rutgers Business School – Newark and New Brunswick. In this role, she launched and ran numerous programs focused on mentorship, leadership development, and gender equity in business.

Hannah holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Communication from the College of Saint Benedict and a master’s degree in Communication and Media Studies from Rutgers University – New Brunswick. Her lifelong love of learning means she will likely seek opportunities to expand her academic and professional knowledge in the years to come.

Driven by a mission to help others thrive by following their passions, Hannah’s coaching philosophy centers on empathy, fostering connections, and encouraging growth through challenge.

Outside of work, Hannah enjoys writing poetry, traveling, reading, and exploring NYC.