Joey Hodges
CEO, founder, and entrepreneur in San Francisco, CA
Driving purposeful brand growth through strategic marketing and communications. As Founder and CEO of DemonstratexDDW, I bring more than two decades of experience at the intersection of brand marketing, integrated communications, and cultural storytelling.
My career has been dedicated to helping organizations—from stealth-mode startups to Fortune 100 leaders—launch, evolve, and connect with audiences through impactful, purpose-driven strategies. I’ve led teams and initiatives spanning brand development, internal communications, earned media, retail marketing, and large-scale experiential activations.
My expertise extends across industries including health and beauty, CPG, food and beverage, fashion, retail, consumer technology, and non-profits—always with a focus on innovation, authenticity, and results.
A believer in the power of communication to inspire change, I regularly lend my voice and experience to thought leadership forums, mentorship programs, and educational initiatives centered on entrepreneurship and purposeful brand building.
I also proudly serve on advisory boards for several mission-driven organizations including The Redford Center, City of Hope, GMHC, and the National School Climate Center. At my core, I’m passionate about creating meaningful connections—between brands and consumers, companies and causes, and people and ideas—to drive measurable impact and lasting growth.