Hannah Nabi

Hannah Vann Nabi is an instructor in Technical Communication at Mercer University, where she teaches courses in instructional design, technical writing, and professional communication. With a background in instructional design, faculty development, and community engagement, her work focuses on integrating real-world applications into the classroom to enhance student learning. She has pioneered innovative teaching approaches, including agile design sprints, generative AI integration, and service-learning partnerships with community organizations.

Her research interests include instructional design in post-pandemic education, AI and emerging technologies in technical communication, and multimedia learning models for STEM education. She has presented her work at national and international conferences, including IEEE ProComm and ASEE. She is also engaged in ongoing interdisciplinary research on AI-driven learning strategies and learning experience design.

Prior to her faculty role, she held leadership positions in engaged learning and community-based education, developing virtual training resources, facilitating faculty development initiatives, and leading large-scale program assessments. She holds an M.S. in Technical Communication Management and a B.A. in Women’s and Gender Studies, both from Mercer University.

Education

• M.S., Technical Communication Management, Mercer University
• B.A., Women’s and Gender Studies, Mercer University

Area(s) of Specialization

Instructional design, information design, community-engaged collaborative partnerships

Research/Professional/Teaching Interests

Ms. Nabi’s teaching and research interests include accessibility and inclusion in learning design, globalization in the classroom, and the role that democratizing information design processes can have in empowering and upholding dignity in communities.

Other Interests

Ms. Nabi enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, sewing, and reading fantasy fiction. She is in a perpetual search for a peaceful space to enjoy a strong cup of coffee.

Recent Publications

• Vann Nabi, H., & Estes Brewer, P. (2021). Communicating Ethical Engagement Abroad: A Content Analysis of Service-Learning Study Abroad Third-Party Provider Websites. Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, 33(2), 17-34. https://doi.org/10.36366/frontiers.v33i2.555
• Halstead, E., & Nabi, H. (2019). Everyone’s Doing Better Than Me: Using Faculty Storytelling to Address Barriers to Success. E-Source for College Transitions, 17(1), 2-4.

Contact

478.301.2417
nabi_hf@mercer.edu 
Science and Engineering Building 231