Dr. Hodges’ journey as a developmental expert began at UCLA, where she worked in clinical and cognitive developmental labs. 
 

When it came time to choose a graduate school, she wanted her career to make a real impact on society. Inspired by Horace Mann's quote, "Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity," she joined Antioch University, New England's Clinical Psychology Program, where she worked extensively in schools, clinics, and medical centers like Dartmouth Medical Center.

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While a doctoral student, Dr. Hodges lectured at universities, led workshops, and held leadership roles in professional associations. She published in professional newsletters and peer-reviewed journals. She served as the American Psychological Associations (APA) Division 49 Representative of the APA Coalition of Psychology in School and Education. Within that coalition, she co-authored TEACH Teamwork with several colleagues.

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During her APA internship at Franciscan Hospital for Children in Boston, Dr. Hodges provider evidence-based care for children and parents. She completed her post-doctoral training in Boston public and private schools before moving to a private practice where she provided transformative experiences for child and teen patients. 

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While also a practicing Psychologist, Dr. Hodges co-taught with Dr. Richard Fletcher at MIT under the MIT J-Well Grant. The course, “Technologies for Mental Health and Wellness was popular among MIT and Harvard students.

 

Teaching at MIT reconnected Dr. Hodges with her younger self—the scientist who shined at UCLA. This experience led her to refine Surf'sUp Method®️ and establish Raising Moxie. 

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After 26 years of preparation, Dr. Hodges now facilitates community and systems change with Raising Moxie. Under this umbrella, she supports organizations that teach and lead kids, and she collaborates with Dr. Francis Lee Stevens on Mental Health Mirage: A Raising Moxie Podcast.

 

Dr. Hodges is excited about an upcoming school-based research project with Dr. Fletcher, marking another step toward making a difference in the community.