About Diamond Tree Media
"At Diamond Tree Media, our mission is to create Christ-centered, family-friendly content to strengthen your faith."
About Andrew D. Hanson
Background
Andrew was born in northern Minnesota and was the oldest of 2 brothers. His youngest brother, David, was born severely disabled. For David's entire life, he only reached the cognitive ability of a 9 month old. He never spoke one word, lived at home and wore diapers his entire life and need care takers around the clock yet deeply and positively impacted everyone who came in contact with him. And Andrew's parents showed tremendous love and sacrifice for David. All of this has deeply impacted and formed who Andrew is today.
Faith
Andrew lives to hear the words "Well done, good and faithful servant."
"A good name is to be more desired than great wealth; Favor is better than silver and gold."
— Proverbs 22:1
"It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings."
— Proverbs 25:2
Family
Andrew has a wonderful wife and two sweet, spunky daughters who are from Minnesota and now life in South Florida. He enjoys anything outdoors, everything data and tech, teaching and consulting, and spending as much time as possible with family and friends.
Work
Private Sector
In Andrew's 20+ year career as an AI/Machine Learning and Technology Leader, he has worked primarily as a trusted advisor to Executives of many Fortune 500 and other large enterprises across 10 countries. Throughout this time, he has led large 50+ AI/Machine Learning & Technology member teams with tens of millions in budget for Fortune 500 firms; directing $200+ MM in technology and business investments.
Non-Profit Sector
In 2010, he founded the first global anti-trafficking non-profit (MATTOO.org) that exclusively focuses on decreasing the demand of sex-trafficking. In this role, he has advised 10 Downing Street (the UK's "White House") on national policy, been interviewed on the BBC, CBS, Fox, and was a keynote speaker at TEDx OxBridge (joint Oxford & Cambridge University TEDx event).
Education
God has enabled Andrew to receive a unique blend of university degrees in business, machine learning, economics, and theology from Top 10 global and Top 10 national programs.
For his MBA, he was led to apply to only two Universities: Cambridge and Oxford and was accepted into both. For his pioneering work with MATTOO, both Cambridge and Oxford offered him social entrepreneurship awards. He ultimately chose Cambridge University for its STEM and public-good focus and attended as a Cambridge University Sainsbury Scholar.
Academic Programs:
- Business, Master (MBA) - Cambridge University
- Machine Learning, Master (MSBA) - Hamline University
- Economics, Master (MPP) - Humphrey Institute
- Systematic Theology, Bachelor (BA) - Moody Bible Institute
