Hodan Deria
Age-Friendly AmeriCorps VISTA

Biography
My name is Hodan Deria, and I recently graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Sociology, focusing on Crime, Law, and Society, with minors in Public Policy and Communications. I’m currently serving as a VISTA with the Age-Friendly Innovation Center, where I help support the Greater Columbus Network of Villages, working to ensure older adults can age in place with dignity and support. I’m passionate about social justice and community work, and I’ve been involved in various initiatives, from youth education to cultural engagement. Outside of work, I’m learning to crochet and love roller skating in my free time!