Exploring Spirituality and Religion in the Black Community

Interview with Baba Greg Hodge Gregory Hodge is a social change activist and organizational development consultant with Khepera Consulting.  Working as a strategist, meeting designer, facilitator and coach, Gregory works with a range of groups from small nonprofits and foundations to public agencies, particularly school districts. As a leader in his community, Gregory served two four-year terms as a member of the Oakland Unified School District Board of Education beginning in January 2000, including a year as president of the board. He served nine years on Workforce Investment Board, City of Oakland.Hodge has also worked as an attorney in private practice handling a variety of civil litigation matters. His involvements include work with African American youth as a teacher and mentor; minister at the Wo’se Community; drummer with Bantaba Dance Ensemble.  He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern University and a law degree from Golden Gate University in San Francisco.  He is a proud father, active gardener and lives in Oakland.Brotherhood of Elders Networkhttp://brotherhoodofelders.net/