The first female to hold the position, Jody Heazlitt is the President of New Hope Services, Inc. New Hope is an organization dedicated to helping natives of Kentuckiana lead better lives by empowering those with disabilities, strengthening families, and growing communities. Describing herself as “in the business of people,” the role fits her very naturally as a personShe’s dedicated her life to helping people to be more successful.
Jody Heazlitt
President, New Hope Services, Inc. (812) 288-8248 NEWHOPESERVICES.ORG
Jody has been with NHS for 17 years and plans to continue to lead the organization for the foreseeable future; and has placed a strong focus on understanding as much about human behavior as she does about business. “The community impact of the services that we provide benefits not only those directly served, but everyone in the community as a whole,” says Jody. “NHS is always evolving, along with the communities we serve. It’s all about constant change and empowerment of people. There’s always so much to strive towards.” Ever mindful of the future, Jody has also opened her own business, JOJOHEAZ,LLC. a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE), and it’s also designed to work in the development of affordable housing. “Opportunities are endless to enhance the quality of lives of others,” she says. “People of all walks of life come into times of need or struggle. When they meet their goals, we are successful, and it’s very apparent when that happens.” TOPS LOUISVILLE | January 2021 67