Hannah Riffle is the Communications & Engagement Manager at Glick Philanthropies, an Indianapolis-based family of charitable initiatives dedicated to building community and creating opportunity that empowers every person to reach their full potential. In this role, Hannah is most proud of her work to launch a healthy democracy-related focus area in 2024. Guided by the belief that everyone should have a voice and opportunity, she’s focused on identifying and partnering with nonprofits that are protecting civil rights & liberties, strengthening local journalism, and ensuring accessible, fair, and free elections.
Hannah’s background is in storytelling to inform, inspire and compel audiences to think, feel and act in ways that advance important community issues. Previously, Hannah served as a strategic communications consultant with D.C.-based VOX Global, Indianapolis-based communications agency Hirons, and Boston-based B2B tech media relations agency PAN Communications.
In 2024, Hannah was selected for the Indiana Conference for Women’s inaugural Women’s Leadership Development series and was named to Indianapolis Business Journal’s 20 in their Twenties. In 2025, she completed IndyHub’s 1828 Leadership Project as a member of Class XIV. In addition to her professional experience, Hannah is a board member of Agape, a therapeutic horseback riding nonprofit partnering with people with disabilities and mental health challenges. She is also a team leader for Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build.
Hannah grew up in Evansville, graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations, and has lived in Indianapolis since. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family (particularly her rescue dog Rex), rooting for the Indiana Fever, riding horses, and traveling.