Community Advocate, Program Director, and Certified Health Trainer
Christopher Hodges is a multifaceted professional whose work bridges creative design, community advocacy, and public health. Based in East St. Louis, Illinois, he brings over 20 years of experience as a graphic designer, collaborating with notable companies and publications such as The Source Magazine, Rising Stars Magazine, Green Leaf Multi Media, and Ballistics. His portfolio includes branding, marketing, and promotional design for organizations, celebrity publicists, and major events including Showing Out Energy Drink, New York Bronx Superfest, and Serenity Funeral Home, demonstrating his ability to merge creativity with strategic communication.
Beyond design, Christopher is the founder and program director of T.R.U.S.T. (Treating Recidivism Undertaking Safety Transformation), an organization committed to reducing recidivism, preventing violence, and strengthening public safety in East St. Louis. Through T.R.U.S.T., he leads initiatives that support returning citizens, engage youth, and promote community resilience. As a certified community health worker, Christopher plays a vital role in addressing healthcare disparities through preventive education, outreach, and resource connection. His work includes Narcan (naloxone) training for police officers, firefighters, and residents, equipping them with life-saving skills to combat the opioid crisis, as well as CPR training, youth encouragement programs, and health education initiatives that foster safer, healthier neighborhoods.
Christopher’s commitment to holistic community health also includes certified senior workout classes designed to improve mobility, fitness, and social connection among older adults. Looking ahead, he is guiding the expansion of T.R.U.S.T. through partnerships and a long-term vision to establish a local health clinic and hospital, improving access to care while stimulating economic growth. By integrating creative expertise with hands-on social advocacy, Christopher Hodges continues to create lasting impact and lay the groundwork for a healthier, more resilient future in East St. Louis.