Shanti Hodges

Shanti Hodges is a media and marketing expert with a career spanning over 25 years in various forms of media including digital, TV, and print.

Beginning in the mid-90s, Shanti started her journalism journey at magazines before transitioning into the digital landscape, aiding in the launch of the world's first online snowboard magazine, Snowboarding Online, in 1996.

Throughout her freelance print days, her work was featured in reputable magazines like Outside, Men's Journal, Marie Claire, Self, and more.

In 2007, she published her first book, 'Women Who Run,' followed by 'Hike it Baby: 100 Awesome Outdoor Adventures with Babies and Toddlers' in 2018.

Inspired by motherhood in 2013, Shanti founded Hike it Baby, a nonprofit focused on getting families with young children outdoors, which now operates in over 300 cities nationwide.

During her time at Hike it Baby, she held key roles like Executive Director and Board President, overseeing editorial, marketing, partnerships, and fundraising efforts.

Shanti is skilled in networking, crafting brand narratives, sourcing talent, and managing projects and events.

Currently residing in the Zion National Park area, she manages her own businesses, Wild Utah Tours and Land Beyond Zion, alongside engaging in contract projects intermittently throughout the year.

Shanti's educational background includes studying Journalism with a focus on magazine journalism and graphic design at the University of Oregon.