Jan M. Hanson is a lifelong storyteller, nonprofit founder, former banking executive, and proud Minnesotan turned Wyoming cowgirl. After two decades in finance and marketing, she followed a stirring in her soul and founded 200 Orphanages Worldwide in 2007. Since then, she has helped raise over $1 million for orphan care projects across 17 countries, offering safety, shelter, and sustainability to thousands of vulnerable children.

Her writing and photography reflect the life she’s lived, spanning boardrooms and barn stalls, Peruvian orphanages and quiet Arizona patios. These essays and reflections form the foundation of her debut memoir-in-progress, Something More: A Memoir of Service to Orphans.

Told with humor, heart, and hard-earned wisdom, Something More traces how a $25 membership to the Cowgirl Hall of Fame, a horseback ride through fear, and a whispered “what if” blossomed into a global mission. It’s a story of legacy, faith, and the belief that the smallest act of courage can change everything.

Jan’s voice is grounded in land, family, and the deep desire to make a difference. Her work invites readers into an honest conversation about meaning, calling, and what it looks like to serve, even when the road is uncertain and your boots are muddy.