HANNA NETTLES, B.S.

Assistant to the Director and Scientific Program Coordinator, Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
Department of Psychiatry
Uniformed Services University

Hanna is the Assistant to the Director and Scientific Program Coordinator at the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS). She earned her B.S. in Psychology with minors in Chemistry and Neuroscience from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in May 2022.

During her time at UNC, Hanna conducted research in the Department of Gastroenterology at UNC Hospitals, focusing on identifying at-risk populations for precancerous esophageal conditions to enhance screening protocols. She also contributed to research in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, studying language development in children on the autism spectrum. Her Senior Honors Thesis examined how demographic factors moderate language intervention outcomes in autistic children, which she presented at UNC’s Symposium for Undergraduate Research.

Following graduation, Hanna worked as an Emergency Medical Technician in Raleigh, North Carolina, providing care to a diverse patient population across the state. She joined CSTS as a Clinical Research Assistant in 2024 and transitioned into her current role in 2025.

At CSTS, Hanna is committed to expanding her research expertise and deepening her knowledge in the areas of traumatic stress, suicide prevention, and trauma-informed care.