Hans Pohai Müller
Nonprofit staff member. Creative communicator. Soccer referee.
Hans (Pohai) Müller lives and works in beautiful Traverse City, MI.
(Although this photo was taken in Spain's Canary Islands)
Experience
•Major Gifts Officer, Leelanau Conservancy (May 2024 - present)
•Soccer Referee, Michigan High School Athletic Association and US Soccer (Aug 2023 - present)
•Executive Assistant, Leelanau Foundation (May 2022- May 2024)
•Freelance Professional, numerous clients (Nov 2016 - April 2024)
•English Teacher (ESL) - (Nov 2019 - Aug 2021)
•Research Analyst & Writer, SGNL Solutions (Dec 2020 - May 2021)
•Media Manager, Aerial Photo Hawaii (Jan 2018 - May 2019)
•Filmmaker, various clients (Jan 2015 - Dec 2017)
(View LinkedIn for a full overview of his work experience)
Education
B.A. Screen Arts & Cultures, University of Michigan (2014)
Nine-month study abroad - Sevilla, Spain (2009-10)
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As an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan, Hans Pohai studied science, history, and film and video. Additionally, he spent two years as a student-athlete with the Michigan Men's Rowing team.
Before college, he lived for nine months in Sevilla, Spain through a study abroad program. This experience transformed his worldview and laid the foundation for adulthood.
Story
Born in Wahiawa, Hawaii, Hans Pohai spent his early childhood in Tennessee and formative years in Northern Michigan. Although a born-and-bred American, he identifies closely with his Swiss heritage and family history, holding citizenship since 2005.
After studying abroad in high school, he resided in Spain a decade later from late 2019 to early 2022. These immersive living experiences led to a deep understanding of Spanish and European cultures.
Interests & Hobbies
•Great movies, both past and present. Cinephilia is the best kind of chronic condition
•Leading a healthy, active, engaged, and balanced lifestyle
•Anything involving fútbol (soccer): playing, watching, studying, officiating
•Spending ample time outside and in nature
•Reading plenty, writing on occasion, and keeping up with the world
•Learning languages and staying up-to-date with technology
•Deep conversations and new experiences
•Gourmet cooking that isn't overly labor-intensive...
...and so much more
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