Hannah Bader

(she/her)

Hannah is a dedicated Senior Planner and Designer with the Lakota Group, an urban planning and landscape architecture firm. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, she excels in managing high-profile planning projects and coordinating all aspects of the process. Her expertise spans analytic creative writing, site planning and design, community engagement, and visual communication. She is passionate about the intersection of design and public engagement and strives to foster meaningful dialogue and develop innovative, community-specific solutions to drive positive change. Hannah holds a Masters in Urban Planning and Policy from UIC and a Bachelors in Environmental Design from the University of Colorado, Boulder. 

Early in her career, conversations with engaged professionals were instrumental in helping her find her path and solidify her passion for urban planning. These interactions fostered her growth and shaped her career journey. Now, as a senior planner, she actively seeks opportunities to mentor emerging planners who are navigating the complex landscape of their careers.

Fun Facts

• Passionate embroiderer who turns anything into a canvas—most recently, a printed photo. 
• An avid reader who you can always find reading a book, she's always open to new book suggestions.
• Obsessed with sunflowers, they brighten any room and any day.