Hannah  Rice
Career Counselor
Academic Affairs
Career Development Center
217 Dwight Beeson Hall
hrice1@samford.edu
205-726-2980

"Hannah joined the Career Development Center in February 2026 and brings experience in career services, program coordination, and teaching. A proud Samford alumnus, Hannah earned her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (Acting / Directing) here and her Master of Fine Arts in Performing Arts from the Savannah College of Art and Design.

Prior to her time in the CDC, she worked in the non-profit sector, serving in Red Mountain Theatre's Education Department and United Ability's Employment Services division. At United Ability, Hannah assisted clients in resume building, mock interviews, career assessments and job coaching. She also led Alabama's first Pre-Apprenticeship Program for young adults with disabilities, winning the Best Practice and Professional of the Year Awards at the Association for Persons Supporting Employment First. In addition to her work in career services and disability advocacy, Hannah has a robust artistic life in theatre. She performs and directs professionally and has taught theatre courses for several colleges, including the University of Montevallo, Alabama A&M University, and the Savannah College of Art and Design.

In the CDC, Hannah is eager to assist students on their professional path. She hopes to guide them with empathy and care, knowing that each person is a distinct individual who deserve a career as unique as them."