Dan Hanneken, a 2018 University of Missouri MSW graduate, is now an LCSW, leading in2Action and teaching criminal justice at MU. He’s an experienced presenter and author on reentry. Married to Stephanie, he enjoys running and quality time with her. 

“After my third release from prison, doubts filled me, but I dreamed of a program for people like me. A decade later, in2Action began. Witnessing God’s work in transforming lives fills me with unmatched excitement and gratitude. Every day, I feel blessed seeing once hardened criminals embrace redemption, becoming valuable members of society.”

Being a part of this ministry also allows me to witness the transformation God preforms in the lives of our residents. God has blessed me with the opportunity to be a vessel that encourages our guys and be a small part of that transformation.     

To me, in2Action is all about relationships. It is said that the opposite of addiction is connection, and in2Action forms connections through relationships with each other, the community, and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I am blessed to be able to work with these men and show them a path that was once shown to me.

While doing the bookkeeping for the Family Worship Center I was introduced to Dan and the in2Action ministry.  In 2021 I learned Dan had a new Accounts Manager position.  It was perfect timing.  I’ve learned in2Action is not just another business trying to make a profit.  This job allows me to use my training in accounting and also be in a ministry helping people in their journey with Christ.

I came to in2Action to help others with their recovery journey, and I’m finding it helps me continue my own.

My love and passion for Jesus Christ allows me to influence others who struggle in their walk -to show others what was so freely shown to me !!! This ministry is a blessing for everyone involved !!! Its an honor to serve here!!

I am here at in2Action to help people re-enter society and get their lives back like someone once did for me, so I guess you could say I am here to pay it forward.

I’m here today because of God’s grace and mercy through Jesus Christ. And by sharing my life experiences with others I hope to help guide them through the recovery process and gain a solid foundation in their relationship with the Lord.

I am a local of Columbia Missouri, with the passion and drive to see my community be better as a whole! I’m a peer specialist at the in2Action Respite Recovery Home. With plans to further my knowledge in all aspects of in2Action!  Being able to help wherever, and whenever!

During my addiction I lost my purpose. However, as a graduate of the in2Action program, I know firsthand the impact this program has on individuals truly seeking a change. I learned a great deal, not only how to successfully recover, but also who I am in my new identity. With that discovery I found my new purpose. I am now proud to work with-in this amazing organization that has given me so much, so I can share the same compassion given to me and pay it forward

I am thrilled to be a part of the wonderful things that in2Action does for the community. I’m passionate about helping and motivating individuals in our community, it is very rewarding to see the outcome of my advocating for each individual.

I live by a phrase, “you can’t life alone everyone needs someone.” That’s the reason I joined this organization. Maybe through this journey and opportunity I can help and change at least one person’s life. Because you don’t have to do it alone!