Public Health Research Associate

Kathryn Hodges, BA
KHodges [@] LABestBabies [.] org

Kathryn serves as a part of the Training and Technical Assistance team supporting the Family Strengthening Oversight Entity leadership as they serve and train home visitors. She got her degree in History and dove into advocacy work as the Executive Assistant at a Postpartum Depression Foundation in Chicago. She managed a grant for the Family and Child Health Department in Pittsburgh, coordinating and supporting local strategic efforts to reduce racial inequities in maternal and infant health outcomes. She became a Certified Postpartum Doula and loves finding ways to make new parents feel supported and cared for as they navigate their new role! She is passionate about helping people and believes that parenting was never intended to be a solo sport. She is thrilled to be part of LABBN as they equip and support those who serve families.

Fun facts:

• Kathryn was born in Kenya.
• In her free time she enjoys hiking, playing piano, and checking out new taco stands.
• One of her favorite quotes is by Octavia Butler: “There’s no magic bullet. Instead there are thousands of answers - at least. You can be one of them if you choose to be.”