DEFENDED!

The before shots: Dressed up, nervous, and ready.

(Because a doctor needs a white coat...)

The room is starting to fill up - what a nice turnout!

Last instructions.

Touching words from the world's best advisor Martha.

Part I: Hanna presenting her study.

People watching from six different countries (that we know of).

Part II: The closed conference during which her committee asks Hanna questions about her study. While this is going on, outside, very secretly, Marko gathered some people and wine from Langenlois to surprise Hanna.

Then Hanna is sent out to wait for the result of the secret vote from the committee.

PART III: vote and announcement: PASSED!

The committee presenting Dr. Hanna.

Celebratory bubbles!

It's official! Hanna's a doctor.

Submitting the form.

Ready to party!

There was a lot of dancing, ...

a lot of hugging, ...

and good talks.

Great company!

Great bathrooms!

Gorgeous, wonderful, inspiring women.

I can't thank you enough, friends and family, for all your support during my defense day, but also throughout these past five years. It's been an incredible ride. I will never forget this day and all the wonderful people who were part of it. Lots of love and hugs.