Heather Hodges

Executive Vice President of Human Resources

Heather Hodges serves as Executive Vice President of Human Resources for Episcopal Children’s Services (ECS4Kids), where she leads the organization’s people strategy and workforce operations across a multistate footprint serving 24 counties throughout Florida and Georgia. With more than two decades of experience at ECS, she brings a unique perspective shaped by leadership roles in both program operations and human resources.

Heather joined ECS in 2003 in the Head Start program, serving in positions of increasing responsibility including Center Manager, Area Coordinator, and Director of Operations. In 2007, she transitioned to Human Resources as Director of HR, where she helped build and expand the department to support the organization’s significant growth. Today, she oversees a team of 14 human resources professionals who provide services and support to approximately 1,100 employees across two states.

As a member of the executive leadership team, Heather leads initiatives focused on talent acquisition, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, leadership development, workforce planning, and organizational culture. Her leadership has helped position ECS as an employer of choice while supporting the organization’s expansion and continued commitment to serving children, families, and communities.

Heather holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources and is SHRM-CP certified. She has served on several nonprofit boards and is committed to fostering workplace cultures that support employees, strengthen organizations, and advance positive outcomes for children and families.