With over 25 years of experience, Jodie Blum is a leading philanthropic advisor and social impact thought leader. Her work sits at the intersection of advising influential founders, corporations, and family philanthropists on how to translate vision and resources into meaningful, measurable impact and legacy. Jodie brings a rare combination of strategic acumen, innovative design thinking, relationship-building, and executive leadership to initiatives, partnerships, and storytelling that drive change.

She is a sought-after speaker on the business of philanthropy, influence, and purpose in creating lasting impact. Jodie has breathed life into philanthropic visions for founders that encompass globally recognized celebrities, corporate brands and family foundations. Attracting partnerships with titans like Cartier, NBA, American Airlines, Mercedes Benz, Coca-Cola, JP Morgan Chase, and Live Nation to name a few. Her unique blueprint in crafting humanitarian objectives led her to pioneer The Common Ground Foundation alongside actor, artist, and activist Common.

Here Jodie earned an Emmy Award nomination for writing and directing “A Minute” in partnership with MTV. As the inaugural Executive Director of the Recording Academy GRAMMY U, she didn’t just build a community; she created unprecedented access for college students pursuing a career in the music industry. Curating and activating over 200 nationally branded programs annually, bridging students face-to-face with the industry’s most coveted talent and executives.

As Founder/CEO of The Co-llective Social Impact Agency, Jodie has spent more than a decade shaping innovative approaches to social investment. Her client portfolio spans luminaries, grant-making foundations and global corporations including NBA World Champions, NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year, Nascimento (Pelé) Foundation, GRAMMY winner Ne-Yo, Imagine Dragons, Sankofa (Harry Belafonte), Pay Away, IDTech, StockX, Roc Nation, Porsche, and Patron. This breadth of experience is a testament not only to the depth of her expertise, but to the trust she has earned as a strategic advisor to leaders and organizations driving meaningful, lasting change.

For Jodie, mental health awareness isn’t a trend; it’s a mission. She has provided executive leadership to organizations such as NAMI, Don’t Mind Me Foundation (founded by Actress/ Director Mädchen Amick); The Talented Twelve (founded by TV Host/ Author Karamo Brown) and The Dr. Brandt Foundation. A trusted voice in mental health advocacy, she’s been the chorus behind transformative storytelling narratives and societal perceptions, fostering dialogues that touch and impact millions.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Jodie’s heart lies with foster care. A proud foster/adoptive mother, her life mirrors purpose-driven actions. Her guiding principle is a soulful mantra that encapsulates her journey: “Never give up. Always give thanks.”