“To be Soft is to be powerful”
– Rupi Kaur
The mission of Junior Achievement of San Diego (JA San Diego) is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. For 75 years, JA San Diego has equipped young people with the skills and mindset that fuel future success through their experiential learning programs. JA San Diego provides experiential learning programs rooted in three pillars of success – financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship – that equip students in the K-12 space will the skills and mindset to thrive. JA San Diego serves 30,000 annually with the support of over 4,000 community volunteers. Hanna Jensen is the Chief Impact Officer for JA San Diego.
#1 Hanna Jensen grew up in San Clemente, California. My older brother Ryan has impacted my life by setting the bar high when it comes to achieving success, pushing me to aim higher while reminding me not to take life too seriously. He has always been there – through every celebration and every tough moment – showing me the meaning of support, balance, and resilience.
#2 Favorite Travel Destination: Maui. I would also like to visit Ireland.
#3 Hobbies: Cheering on my favorite sports team and shopping.
#4 Favorite movie: “Crazy Stupid Love” – love a good romcom!
#5 Book recommendation: “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho.
#6 Hanna Jensen have a dog named Kobe Bean Bryant Jensen.
#7 Bucket List: Final Four March Madness Tournament, GO AZTECS! I have a pretty decent free-throw, lots of hours spent on the court growing up.
#8 Giving back has always been rooted in people for me – nurturing relationships, showing care, and creating space for others to thrive. I find purpose in learning from those around me and supporting them in reaching their full potential.
#9 We always talk to our students about the power of social capital – my professional network is what brought me to Junior Achievement and the mission is what sold me – empowering young people to see what is possible for their futures is something that I will always want to be a part of!
#10 JA San Diego is hosting their annual San Diego Business Hall of Fame on October 24, 2025 to induct the class of Lifetime Laureates, recognizing four local leaders who embody business and philanthropic excellence, and serve as role models for our youth.
Junior Achievement of San Diego
San Diego Business Hall of Fame
October 24, 2025
Wendy Gillespie Center for Junior Achievement Campus
4756 Mission Gorge Place, San Diego
