Jody has worked to advance women’s health, family planning, and housing programs for her entire career, with positions at Planned Parenthood and a number of nonprofit organizations. She is skilled in management, human resources, and clinical services. With her background, Jody is instrumental in the development of Afiri’s Women’s Program and its sewing business, which benefits from her passion and knowledge of the craft. She graduated from Cornell University with a degree in 1975.