Hannah Edwards
Chief of Staff coach for job seekers and current Chiefs of Staff
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $160 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Job searchInterview coachingPromotions and advancementTransitions and new rolesStrategy and decision making |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Credentials | Studied at Duke's Fuqua School of Business |
Hannah Edwards is a Chief of Staff coach. She helps people land their first Chief of Staff role and helps current Chiefs of Staff grow their scope and influence. She has held the role in government, media, and nonprofits. At DHS she led appointee hiring across FEMA, TSA, and other components, then became Chief of Staff for the Office of Policy. She also worked at the White House with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and now serves as Chief of Staff at a national nonprofit.
What Hannah helps with
Hannah helps people get into a Chief of Staff role and do well once they are in it. She also helps them tell apart what is true of the job everywhere and what is true of one industry.
- Landing a first Chief of Staff role
- Preparing for Chief of Staff interviews
- Expanding scope in a current Chief of Staff seat
- Growing influence across an organization
- Earning trust with a principal
- Turning ambiguity into a plan
- Executive support
- Strategic planning
Who Hannah works with
Hannah works with people who want to become a Chief of Staff and with people who already hold the role. Her clients want to land an offer, or expand their scope and grow their influence in the seat they have.
How Hannah works
She also offers an interview package of 5 hours or more, and custom hourly coaching. Her coaching separates the parts of the job that hold true in any setting from the parts tied to one industry. Those universal parts include earning trust with a principal, working across a whole organization without a functional lane, and turning ambiguity into a plan.
Background and qualifications
Hannah has worked in Chief of Staff and operations roles for the better part of a decade across media, government, and nonprofits. At the White House, she managed executive logistics and international engagements for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. At DHS, she led appointee hiring and management, then became Chief of Staff for the Office of Policy. She was Chief of Staff for Politico Live and Executive Director of Operations at Protocol. She now serves as Chief of Staff at a national nonprofit and studied at Duke's Fuqua School of Business.
Hannah Edwards pricing
Programs and services
- Chief of Staff interview prep, 5 hours or more
- Custom hourly coaching
Hannah Edwards reviews
Hannah Edwards has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Hannah has been a Chief of Staff in newsrooms, federal agencies, and nonprofits, so she can separate what applies to the role everywhere from what is specific to one industry.
Best for professionals aiming to land a Chief of Staff role or grow their scope in the one they hold.
Common questions
How much does Hannah Edwards charge?
Coaching with Hannah runs $80 to $160 an hour. Message Hannah from this page for an exact quote.
What does Hannah Edwards help with?
Hannah Edwards helps with landing a first Chief of Staff role, preparing for Chief of Staff interviews, expanding scope in a current Chief of Staff seat and growing influence across an organization.
Does Hannah Edwards have reviews?
Hannah Edwards has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Hannah Edwards certified?
Hannah Edwards lists: Studied at Duke's Fuqua School of Business.
Does Hannah Edwards coach people who are already Chiefs of Staff?
Yes. She helps current Chiefs of Staff expand their scope and grow their influence.
What kind of Chief of Staff experience does Hannah have?
She has served as Chief of Staff in media, government, and nonprofit organizations. That includes Politico Live, the DHS Office of Policy, and a national nonprofit.
How do I contact Hannah Edwards?
Send Hannah a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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