David Hansen, MBA, joined HSLIC in December 2024 as our Manager of Administrative Operations. David has a long history at UNM, including receiving both his bachelor's and master's degrees from UNM. He started at UNM as an employee in 2011, working at the RWJF Center for Health Policy, followed by work as a Clinical Education Coordinator and Program Manager in the Division of Physical Therapy in the School of Medicine. Most recently, he worked at Amazon's Albuquerque fulfillment center, where he ensured smooth operation of the facility and directed up to 500 employees on any given day. He brings his many years of experience to HSLIC, and is already making a huge impact with his leadership, organizational, and budget skills.
David says that he's really excited to be "returning to UNM with an organization (HSLIC) that has such a wide reach and impact. Previously my efforts focused on the PT Program, the SOM and the HSC. Now my efforts affect a much larger user base: students, staff, faculty and affiliates of HSC and ALL of its HSC graduate programs; community providers and patients; et cetera. I’m so grateful to get the opportunity to help drive both this type of, and scope of, impact in New Mexico and for New Mexicans. Finally, in comparison to Amazon, I like the return to a work/life balance that is second to none."
David's no stranger to making a big impact. When he was at Amazon, he helped to launch ABQ1, the first Gen 11 medium Amazon Robotics Customer Fulfillment Center in North America. First opening in September 2021, with five floors of production and encompassing 3 million square feet, ABQ1 has more than 3,000 associates and brought thousands of jobs to the New Mexico economy. Before that, his work in the Division of Physical Therapy directly led to the division's ability to get students back safely while learning in person during the first year of the COVID pandemic. He helped to break classrooms into smaller, safe sections and created cohorts of learners in small groups to maximize safety. The division's students' education was only delayed a short time due to the pandemic thanks to his efforts.
We are delighted to have David in HSLIC!