Jodi began her nonprofit sector career in education in 2008 and, since then, has worked in development roles focused on human trafficking prevention, workforce development, basic human rights, advocacy, and social justice. Jodi holds an A.A. degree in Human Services, a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Management, and an Executive Certificate in Transformational Nonprofit Leadership from the University of Notre Dame. Her devotion to nonprofit causes is evident not only in her work but also in her service on various boards as well as her involvement in local volunteer projects. Jodi holds credentials as a Certified Grant Writer (CGW) through the American Grant Writers Association and also as a Grant Professional Certified (GPC) through the Grant Professionals Certification Institute. Jodi currently serves as President of the Grant Professionals Association- Central Florida Chapter.

Jodi is passionate about the arts, equality, and developing transformational leaders within the nonprofit sector. In 2016, Jodi decided to begin her own firm focused on filling gaps in grant writing and development needs within the nonprofit sector.