Amanda Colocho
Account Strategist
Amanda joined Hodges in 2015 after earning her degree in mass communications and public relations from VCU. Now with over a decade at the agency, she leads with heart and strategy, specializing in owned content and paid social campaigns for mission-driven clients like Virginia Telehealth Network and Virginia Consensus for Higher Education in Prison. Amanda currently steers paid ad efforts for Virginia’s Community Colleges and helped launch Virginia’s first statewide virtual free mental health clinic, the Virginia Telemental Health Initiative. Passionate about using her skills to elevate good causes, Amanda excels at client relations and project management. She has served on the board of AMA Richmond for more than six years and currently leads as VP of Community Outreach, overseeing the chapter’s mentorship program, collegiate relations and community partnerships. At home, she enjoys life with her husband David, two bossy cats and a sweet shepherd-lab mix named Nola.