Dr. Jeffrey Hanson, Director of Operations

Dr. Jeffrey Hanson serves as Director of Operations at EcoHabs for Earth. Armed with a Ph.D. in Earth Science from Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Hanson brings an expansive 35+ year career marked by expertise in leading research and development projects across academia, industry, and government sectors.

Devoted to off-grid regenerative environmental living practices, Dr. Hanson dedicates himself to developing and imparting improved methods that harmonize human existence with the Earth.

He is also the father of two adventurous young adults, and his family life reflects the values of exploration, resilience, and a deep connection with the natural world. He works side by side with his wife, Nora Hanson, in their shared commitment to the mission of EcoHabs for Earth.

Nora Hanson, Executive Director (Queen Bee!)

Mrs. Nora Hanson, an advocate for self-sufficient sustainable living, serves as the Executive Director of EcoHabs for Earth. With a background spanning three decades, Nora brings a wealth of experience in marketing and development, having worked with some of the world's largest food companies.

Nora is also a skilled owner/builder who has designed and constructed houses from the ground up. Her hands-on approach to building reflects a deep commitment to ecological principles, a commitment she shares with her husband as they collaborate on the creation of EcoHabs.

Having raised three sons as a single mother, Nora is no stranger to adventure and the great outdoors. Her family life has included rock climbing, mountaineering, hiking, snow sports, and white-water rafting.

In her current chapter, Nora finds joy in paddleboarding, backpacking, and cultivating a love for growing food and herbs, inspired by her practice of traditional Thai medicine. Nora envisions a harmonious existence with the land and ocean, where she and her husband strive to provide sustenance and medicine for themselves, their family, their community (sangha), and the Earth at large.