Hannah LeGris

Service Background: AmeriCorps VISTA

Biography

Hannah LeGris serves as the Third District Council Member in Lexington, Kentucky; she was sworn into office in 2021 and is currently in her 3rd term. A former AmeriCorps VISTA, Hannah served for three terms at the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning at the onset of career. After completing her time with AmeriCorps, Hannah received a MA in English at the University of Kentucky.  She worked with students at the University of Kentucky for a decade, and then ran for office in 2020. In addition to her Committee leadership and policy work on Council, Hannah is a member of eight community and governmental boards. She enjoys helping people get connected, solving problems, riding her bike, walking her dog, and reading.