Jodi O’Donnell-Ames is an inspirational speaker, wellness and empowerment coach, and founder of Hope Loves Company, the only non-profit committed to helping the children and grandchildren of ALS patients. Jodi is also the author of two books, The Stars that Shine and Someone I Love Has ALS and is in the process of writing her third book, Hope Giver.

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Jodi was chosen as People Magazine's "Hero Among Us” and is the recipient of many awards, including the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award, the AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) Founder’s Award, the TIAA Difference Maker Award, the New Jersey Governor's Jefferson Award, the TCNJ Alumni Humanitarian Award and the Princeton/Mercer Chamber of Commerce Women in Achievement Award. In addition, she has presented a Tedx talk on Leading a Life with Purpose.