KAT HANSEN is the director of content and marketing for the Hope and Courage platform, co-author of Hope and Courage: Six Life Lessons from the Parents of a Child with Congenital Heart Disease, co-host & producer of The Hope and Courage Podcast for CHD Parents, and a public speaker. She has volunteered as a parent contributor with multiple cardiology-related organizations such as the National Pediatric Cardiology Quality Improvement Collaborative and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, and is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of families affected by congenital heart disease. She enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her husband Tom and kids Audrey and Harding more than doing anything else in the world.

TOM HANSEN is a Corporate Trainer and Instructional Designer in Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, and received his Master’s Degree in Education at Mt. St. Joseph University. Starting his career as a high school math teacher, Tom has always had a passion for helping individuals learn, grow, and reach their full potential. He is an avid runner, loves the outdoors, and enjoys adventures with his two children and wife Kat.