Aja Hudson

Since 2001, Aja was the founder and sole proprietor of what is now known as Earth Designs Cooperative, an environmentally friendly landscaping design and build firm. In 2014 she offered her employees an opportunity for shared ownership in the company. A year later that company was transitioned into a worker owned cooperative. Until her resignation in January of 2020, Aja served as the Executive Director and Board president. As a mentor and teacher to the team, she played an important role in both conceptualizing the trajectory of the Cooperative and supporting its growth. That company continues to thrive, supporting the wellbeing of over 30 employees while continuing to use earth friendly practices. Currently Aja is doing freelance design, continues to be a mentor and serves on multiple boards. Most importantly she is sitting in the possibilities of what the future might hold.