Our Role
Our role is to identify and address gaps in healthcare, education, and economic opportunity through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions. We act as a bridge between resources and needs, empowering individuals and communities to thrive.
Our Role
Our role is to identify and address gaps in healthcare, education, and economic opportunity through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions. We act as a bridge between resources and needs, empowering individuals and communities to thrive.
Collaborative Impact
Partnering with organizations to create initiatives that provide needed, sustainable benefits.
Advocacy + Awareness
Raising awareness about critical issues like access to healthcare and the importance of education, amplifying voices that often go unheard.
Innovation in Action
Supporting cutting-edge programs that encourage creativity and progress in communities, healthcare, and beyond.
Our Values
Dignity
We believe all lives have equal value and deserve the opportunity to flourish. This belief drives us to create pathways to health, education, and opportunity.
Partnership
Collaboration is key. By working with global and local partners, such as Bridle Up Hope and My Auntie’s House, we amplify impact and achieve shared goals.
Sustainability
We prioritize long-term solutions that promote environmental, social, and economic well-being. Whether it’s building a NICU or funding scholarships, our focus is on creating enduring change.
Creativity
Innovative thinking inspires bold solutions. Through projects like the Visual Art Institute and the Amethyst Center for Healing, we foster imagination and hope in the communities we serve.
Our Inspired Impact
By focusing on improving healthcare access, advancing education, and transforming communities, we’re not just addressing immediate needs—we’re creating a ripple effect that benefits individuals, families, and communities for generations.
Julie A. Hansen
Founder and Managing Director, Dr. Julie Aiken Hansen Foundation
Dr. Julie Aiken Hansen has dedicated her life to healthcare, with over two decades of experience as a registered nurse, specializing in women’s health, high-risk pregnancy, and neonatal care. A graduate of the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Dr. Hansen spent the majority of her clinical career at St. Mark’s Hospital, where she provided expert care for women and advocated for comprehensive healthcare education.
In 2007, Dr. Hansen transitioned into nursing education at Ameritech College of Healthcare, where she held leadership positions including Nursing Program Director and Chief Executive Officer. She was instrumental in earning the nursing program’s initial accreditation from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, underscoring her commitment to maintaining high educational standards in the healthcare field.
Believing in the power of lifelong learning, Dr. Hansen went on to earn both a Master’s Degree in Nursing and a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Her passion for holistic healthcare led her to develop curricula emphasizing a whole-person approach to care. As a board-certified Advanced Holistic Nurse through the American Holistic Nurses Association, she continues to champion person-centered care and the integration of health and healing in all aspects of treatment.
According to Dr. Hansen, “Advancing the concept of holism in healthcare will translate to an empowered workforce that provides person-centered care, embraces wholeness, and enacts a paradigm-shift to a healthier world.”
Dr. Hansen’s work extends beyond education and clinical practice. She is the Founder and Managing Director of the Dr. Julie Aiken Hansen Foundation, which focuses on promoting health and education, both domestically and internationally. She is deeply committed to improving health equity for women and children in developing countries and expanding educational opportunities for healthcare professionals. Her efforts have aligned with organizations such as World of Difference, University of Utah Health, and Child Legacy International.
Non-Profits & Foundations
Dr. Julie A Hansen Foundation
Founder
The Dell Loy Hansen Utah Symphony Foundation
Program Supporter
Bridle Up Hope: Utah & Ukraine
Advocate
Child Legacy International
Program Supporter
Intermountain Women’s Cardiovascular Health Research and Education
Advocate and Contributor
University of Utah Athletics - Swimming Locker Rooms
Donor and Supporter
University of Utah Huntsman Mental Health Institute Nursing Scholarship Program
Donor and Supporter
University of Utah Center for Medical Innovation
Contributor
Visual Arts Institute
Supporter
The Children’s Center Utah
Trustee
Western Governors University - Nursing Program
Donor and Supporter
The Dell Loy Hansen Heart Foundation (IHC)
Trustee
World of Difference Hansen Foundation
Trustee
The Dell Loy & Julie Hansen Scholars Foundation (SLCC)
Program Supporter
Board Memberships
Crimson Collective Advisory Board
Board Member
University of Utah Athletics Advisory Board
Board Member
USUO (Utah Symphony Utah Opera)
Board Member