Jodi Catlow, Back on My Feet Baltimore

Jodi's Fellowship:

Jodi joins the team Back on My Feet Baltimore team as the Development and Marketing Coordinator, where she will collaborate with the Executive Director, programming team and board of directors to build strategic partnerships with key allies across the city, coordinate the major events hosted by BoMF Baltimore and execute external communications campaigns.

Background:

Originally from New Zealand, Jodi’s American journey began almost ten years ago when she arrived in Florida for a short vacation and was presented with an opportunity to sit for the GED to finally graduate high school. Jodi went on to receive her Associate's Degree from Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, FL, graduated from Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, GA, with Bachelor's Degree, and most recently graduated with a Masters in Social Work from the University of Maryland Baltimore, where she focused on program management and community organization.

Why do you choose to live and work in Baltimore?  

I believe that Baltimore is a city that has the potential for unbelievable transformation. After four years in Maryland, I am happy to call Baltimore home, and I am enthusiastic about contributing to the positive change that is occurring here.

What's one surprising fact about yourself?  

I worked for an Irish Tour Company, where I managed a backpackers hostel in Northern Ireland, before travelling to the United States.

Go-to snack? 

Potato chips