Emma Hodson

Emma Hodson serves as the Food as Medicine Program Manager at 18 Reasons, where responsibilities include coordinating cooking and nutrition classes for food-insecure communities and managing partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior experience includes roles as Digital Media + Communications Manager at Essential Access Health, overseeing communication strategies, social media presence, and public awareness initiatives, as well as an earlier role as Public Affairs Coordinator, contributing to significant growth in social media engagement. Emma has also worked as a Legal Assistant and Translator, Youth Ambassadors Program Coordinator, and VESL Plus Coordinator, showcasing a diverse background in community outreach, education, and program management. Emma holds a Bachelor's Degree in International Studies with a Political Science major from UC San Diego, enhanced by study at Universidad de Granada.