Hoda is a policy and stakeholder relations professional with a rich background in park management in Canada, United States, and the UK. Currently serving as Senior Advisor to the Superintendent at Seattle Parks and Recreation, she was previously Executive Director of National Parks England, where she led the strategic initiatives to protect and promote England’s National Parks. Hoda also has extensive experience collaborating and negotiating with Indigenous communities in Canada, highlighting her commitment to inclusive and equitable environmental stewardship practices. She holds a Master of Public Administration and BA Honors from Queen’s University, and a diploma in Women’s Leadership from the University of Oxford. In addition to her professional roles, Hoda is a Board Member for the Pacific Northwest Trails Association and an Independent Reviewer for the National Park City Foundation. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, trying new things, and spending time in the outdoors, hiking with her husband, dog, and toddler.