Alison Rodden

Chief Executive Officer

Alison Rodden is a prominent figure serving as the CEO of Hispanic Communications Network (HCN), a leading social impact agency focusing on the US Hispanic/Latinx communities.

Under her leadership, HCN has become the primary producer and distributor of public interest content for Spanish-language media in the US, collaborating with government, nonprofit, and CSR clients to enhance the quality of life for Hispanic/Latinx populations.

Alison Rodden is actively engaged in various cultural and musical pursuits, notably as the Musical Director of Batalá North America and Batalá Washington, leading an all-women Afro-Brazilian percussion group in captivating performances at esteemed venues and events.

Her educational background includes a diverse range of studies, having pursued BA degrees in History, Business, Music, and Women's Studies at James Madison University, reflecting her multifaceted interests and expertise.

Alison has held key positions in different organizations, including her role as a former ESL Teacher & AJET Co-President at AJET, Okayama Prefecture, and as the former General Manager & Co-Founder of MACRoCk at WXJM-FM, showcasing her versatility and leadership capabilities.