Melissa Hodge

Melissa Hodge joined South Orange Downtown in 2014 as the Events and Operations Coordinator and was named Executive Director in June 2021. Melissa has a long-standing passion for working with small businesses. Her goal is to help small businesses and the downtown thrive through strategic, tactical and creative placemaking initiatives. Prior to joining South Orange Downtown, Melissa worked with the Jamaica Center BID for 2 years and MetroTech BID for 8 years. Melissa holds a BS in Public Affairs and is a Coro Neighborhood Leadership alumna.