About

Hanson Hom is a knowledgeable and detailed professional with deep expertise in California land use and planning. He is recognized for his visionary leadership, strategic insight, and empathetic mentorship, consistently supporting initiatives for sustainable built environments and advancing the planning profession. Colleagues appreciate his calm, thoughtful approach and tireless advocacy within professional organizations.

Recommendations

Experience

Bret Mc

8/16/2026
10

"Hanson is a thoughtful leader with in depth knowledge of urban planning and economic development. He would be a great leader at your organization. He led efforts to organize and guide a committee of professional planners, including me, in hosting the American Planning Association California Chapter annual conference in Santa Barbara. His strong informed leadership of Conference Committee help assure one of the most successful conferences in Chapter history, including attendance and sustainable revenue."

Florentina Craciun

6/19/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Hanson Hom

Roberto Alonzo

6/9/2026
10

"Hanson is a very knowledgeable individual who is a great resource. I've learned a lot under his tutelage."

Vidal Marquez

6/8/2026
10

"Hanson is a detailed and thorough professional. I appreciate his calm and thoughtful personality."

Kaylee Moon

6/7/2026
10

"Endorsed!"

Surachita Bose

5/20/2026
10

"Phenomenal leader with vision, strategic chops and empathy. Hanson has always stood out among his leadership peers as someone with the right instincts and ability to look around corners. I have learnt a lot about being a good leader/mentor from how Hanson built nd led teams."

Alyson Hunter

5/17/2026
10

"Hanson is incredibly knowledgeable about California land use and planning practice and a pleasure to work with!"

Jeffry Carpenter

5/15/2026
10

"Hanson has been and continues to be a tireless advocate for the planning profession."

PAMELA WU

5/13/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Hanson Hom

Hung Hoang

5/9/2026
10

"This is an internationally professional institution for sustainable built environments."

Andre Sahakian

5/8/2026
Provided a score of  
8
  for Hanson Hom
10

"Hanson was highly supportive of member initiatives as Director of the APA Northern California Board when i proposed creating and leading a Sustainability Planning Committee for the Section. Once launched, Hanson continued to support it's development and program. "

Laura MacMorran

5/7/2026
10

"Hansom contributes insightful thoughts to our Leadership Academy discussions."

Joyce Yee

5/6/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Hanson Hom

Allen Tai

5/6/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Hanson Hom
Provided a score of  
10
  for Hanson Hom
10

"I have known Hansen many years through our mutual membership in the American Planning Association. Although we worked in different areas of California, I was impressed with his knowledge and collaboration as members of the California Chapter of APA. Hanson's knowledge and experience is diverse and an asset to any organization for which he is involved."

Tania Sheyner

4/28/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Hanson Hom