Betsy Hodges, Political Advisor & Consultant 

Hodges presented at the WeLead2025 fundraising session in December. She served twelve years as Minneapolis Mayor and City Council Member, including bringing 21st-century policing to Minneapolis, leading the way for a citywide sick-leave ordinance, and systemic change for small business’ experience with the city. Prior to that Hodges spent decades in community organizing and development, including with Progressive Minnesota and the Minnesota Justice Foundation. Most recently she has advised mayors and cities around the country, working with partners like the Obama Foundation, National League of Cities, Cities United, the Kauffman Foundation, and the Mayors Innovation Project.

Hodges graduated from Bryn Mawr College and earned a Master of Science degree in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.