Hannah Poteete is pursuing a master’s degree in public administration at The University of Texas at Dallas. She grew up in Goddard, Kansas, and received her Bachelor of Science from Birmingham-Southern College in Birmingham, Alabama. Before beginning the master's program, Poteete taught as a middle school English teacher in Oak Cliff, Dallas. After teaching, she became more involved in the Dallas scene while working on community engagement at KERA, North Texas' public radio station. Poteete volunteers as a mentor at Girls Inc. and has a passion for public service and advocacy. She is currently working on publications centering on the organizational structures surrounding women in decision-making positions through the international lens. As an Archer Graduate Fellow, she hopes to learn how global policy can address the gender gap in leadership positions around the world.