Thomas (Tommy) Lodge

Tommy Lodge (he/him) is the Director for Growth and Partnerships and serves as an integral member of the department’s business development team, securing funding for existing and new programs. He serves as the department’s small and disadvantaged program lead, ensuring new partners match Endeavors’ mission and values. He also co-manages Endeavors’ outreach program, working with non-profits across the immigration ecosystem to build strategic partnerships. Mr. Lodge has hands-on experience serving unaccompanied children via his role as Deputy Director for Programs and Administration at the Pecos Children’s Center Influx Care Facility for one year.

Prior to Endeavors, Mr. Lodge worked at both the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and American Cancer Society (ACS) for 13 years in total. He received a BA in Political Science from Virginia Tech and an MBA from the University of New South Wales in Australia.