Jodi joined Victim Assistance as an advocate in April 2015.

Education
She attended Northwest State Community College for Human Services. She first gained experience in the field as an intern at Family Justice Center in Defiance, Ohio. Jodi worked alongside attorneys and advocates of Legal Aid of Western Ohio and Family Justice Center in assisting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking and stalking.

She also participated in local Human Trafficking meetings and attended Domestic Violence Offenders groups as part of her training.

Training
In August 2015 she completed the Ohio Attorney General’s Academy Basics Training in Crime Victim Services. Jodi lives with her family in Defiance County.