Where growth happens
About Understory
In a forest, the understory is the layer beneath the canopy. It's easy to overlook, but it's where new growth takes hold. That's where we invest: in women who are already leading and provide support that helps them rise.
Understory gives women the space, relationships, and encouragement to keep growing as leaders through small, practical steps that fit a full life.
Sign up to have your next step delivered via email each month. One practical way to grow as a leader, every month.
Grow with us
Understory is a nonprofit dedicated to helping women grow as leaders.
The Understory community is free and built to fit a full life.
Hi, I’m Hanna
I've spent most of my career in the understory, doing the behind-the-scenes work of strategy, partnerships, and account management that helps other organizations grow. I love that work. But in years of partnering with national nonprofits and mission-driven brands, I kept seeing the same thing: women with ambition and leadership ability, missing the connections, visibility, and encouragement to take their next step.
Understory is my answer. It's a place to focus, to be encouraged, and to keep growing as a leader, one practical step at a time. I'd love for you to be part of it!
Cheering you on!
Hanna
When you sign up, you'll get
First invites. Workshop, speaker night, and community event spots, so you never miss what's worth your time.
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One small step a month. A practical leadership skill you can use right away, no big commitment.
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Stories that inspire. Local women leading in real life, proof that your next step is possible.
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