Hana is the co-founder and captain of operations and communications at the Tisserand Institute. She oversees the creation of course content and curricula, moderates live webinars and teaches her own introductory classes. She has a unique perspective on how information about essential oils is sourced, processed and communicated, stemming from her past experience.  

She was born in Prague, Czechia, and now lives in Southern California, and brings a strong background in French and English translation and interpretation that’s proven essential for the Tisserand Institute’s global student base. Being raised in a family of doctors and nurses had primed her for a specialization in medical translation. 

She has been working with Robert Tisserand for eight years, but her love for essential oils, perfumes and fragrances runs even deeper, as does her appreciation for fine teas and coffee.