Eric Hanson, Ph.D.
Dean, Pollak Library
Dr. Eric Hanson is a first-generation college graduate who earned his Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership in Education from the University of La Verne; his M.L.I.S. in Academic Librarianship from UCLA; his M.A. in Italian Literature from the University of Virginia; and his B.A. in History from UC San Diego.
Dr. Hanson is a Los Angeles native who has worked across the world in libraries, education, and management. He is currently serving as the Dean of Library & Learning Support Services and Visual & Performing Arts at Glendale Community College. He brings experience and knowledge in strategic planning, team building, and caring for students, faculty, and staff while building a sense of belonging for the entire college community.