Trinity Western University graduate Maria Hansen-Quine (’97) and her husband Sam (recipients of the 2016 Calvin and Muriel Hanson Raw Edge of Faith Award) are passionate about children and issues they face.
As a school counsellor, mother of 10 (8 through adoption, 2 biological), and more recently a children’s author, Maria has dedicated her life to helping children and supporting their growth and development.
She spoke on the TWU Alumni Podcast about her passion, the topic of adoption, her son's battle with cancer, and the way she hopes her books can help children understand issues of racial diversity and inclusion.
Listen to Maria Hansen-Quine's story on TWU Alumni Podcast.
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