Hanna Zabski was born and raised in Milford, Connecticut. Growing up, Hanna always found comfort in connecting with characters in media, which inspired her dream of creating art that resonates with audiences. She finds it illuminating to learn about different life perspectives from the various characters she consumes in media. In May 2025, Hanna graduated from Marist University with a Bachelor's Degree in Media Studies and Production with a concentration in Film and Television.
During her college years, Hanna interned at Dead Talk Media, first as an Entertainment Writer and later as an Editor. Throughout her time at Dead Talk Media, Hanna learned how to efficiently translate her creative ideas to the page. She also enhanced her editing skills by reading other writers’ works and offering tips to make the articles ready for the world to read.
In 2024, Hanna had the opportunity to study abroad in London, England. During her time abroad, Hanna interned at the Harrix Group as a Social Media Intern. In this role, Hanna learned how to schedule and create social media content for clients. She worked directly with senior staff members to ensure the client’s needs were met.
On campus, Hanna was active in several roles. She held an executive board position on the Student Programming Council, a club that organizes over 75% of late-night programming on-campus. Hanna has helped plan events such as the Spring Concert and has welcomed comedians such as SNL's Sarah Sherman to the Marist Campus. Hanna was also a Staff Writer for Marist University's student-run newspaper, the Marist Circle. She mainly wrote 0pinion and entertainment articles involving topics such as TV reviews and books. Finally, Hanna was employed at the Marist Center for Career Services as a Peer Career Ambassador. In this position, Hanna helped students review their resumes and find internships within their respective fields.
After graduating, Hanna is excited to begin her professional career and create media that captivates audiences.