Hannah Jane Nancarrow-Woods
Real Estate Agent (Broker)
Encinitas - CA

Hannah Jane Nancarrow, a native of San Diego, spent her formative years balancing time between her family's farm in rural North County and the bustling environment of local television newsrooms. She graduated cum laude from San Diego State University, earning a degree in journalism.

On January 28, 2013, Hannah's life took a profound turn when her father was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and given a prognosis of one year. In response, they launched a blog titled The Nancarrow Project from his hospital room. Over the course of the next 11 months, this blog attracted a substantial readership, as Hannah collaborated closely with her father, gaining invaluable insights from his seasoned journalistic expertise.

Loren Nancarrow passed away on December 28, 2013, after a courageous battle with the illness. Following this experience, Hannah has become a sought-after keynote speaker at various events, including San Diego Women’s Week, Scripps Concert for Cancer, Cancerstock, and Relay for Life. She has also partnered with organizations such as The San Diego Brain Tumor Foundation, The American Cancer Society, and Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure, working to support other patients facing similar challenges. Additionally, the Nancarrow family collaborated with Scripps Health to establish The Loren Nancarrow Healing Garden at The Scripps Radiation Therapy Center in Torrey Pines.

Currently, Hannah maintains her own motivational blog and is recognized as a leading fundraiser for cancer-related initiatives throughout San Diego. She has obtained her real estate license and is actively involved in the family business, Nancarrow Realty Group, located in North County San Diego. Furthermore, she serves as the real estate marketing expert for the Fox 5 television program ‘Real Time Dream Homes.’

In his final blog entry, just two days before his passing, Loren wrote: “One of the lessons I’ve learned in life is that happiness lies in discovering your passions and exploring them fiercely.” Hannah continues to embody this philosophy in her personal and professional endeavors.