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shawnte hodge

Specialist, Network Impact

Shawnte Hodge joined StriveTogether in 2025 as network impact specialist. In this role, she supports the design, coordination and execution of a range of offerings for StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network members. Through her project management, logistical and data collection expertise, Shawnte contributes to a national movement of communities in service of increasing economic mobility for youth and families. By supporting the Network team’s ability to execute offerings and practice continuous improvement, her work strengthens place-based partnerships’ capacity to advance better outcomes for children and young people across the country.

Prior to joining StriveTogether, Shawnte served as an IT program coordinator at the Community Action Agency. There, she managed partnerships with local organizations, delivering workforce development services that helped individuals build skills and access economic opportunity. She oversaw project planning and implementation for IT training programs, conducted needs assessments to address service gaps and coordinated with training providers and community stakeholders to align programming with participant goals. In earlier roles as an employment coach and workforce development coach, Shawnte facilitated job readiness workshops, supported talent development efforts and partnered with community agencies to improve employment outcomes for individuals navigating systemic barriers.

Shawnte holds a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Cincinnati and lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is married to her best friend, Lar, and loves being a mother to Larry and Hannah. She loves traveling, hiking, beaches and a good spa day!