Eva Hodsdon is helping redefine what’s possible in Baltimore’s built environment. As Asset Manager at Trademark Properties, she plays a key role in breathing new life into long-vacant historic buildings. By preserving the city’s architectural heritage and transforming it into high-quality workforce housing, Eva is turning forgotten spaces into thriving community assets.

Her leadership is behind landmark projects such as the revitalization of 300 W Fayette and the current redevelopment of the iconic Fidelity and Deposit Building. With each project, Eva drives sustainable and community-focused growth.

Beyond her role at Trademark, Eva serves on the boards of Charles Street Development and Market Center Development Corporation. Through this work, she supports strategic investment and urban renewal in the heart of Baltimore.

Eva’s dedication to thoughtful, inclusive development makes her a powerful voice in the conversation around brand, impact, and community. We are proud to welcome her to EmpowHER Brand and to highlight the meaningful work she leads across the city.

She sees beauty in people, in connection, and in the uniqueness of every individual. While the world constantly defines what beauty “should” look like, she is passionate about discovering and celebrating the beauty that already exists within each person.

Her approach is rooted in connection. Whether photographing a woman, a family, or a professional, she takes the time to truly understand who they are and what matters most to them. By uncovering what makes someone unique, she’s able to create portraits that authentically reflect their story, personality, and style.

Believing that every person is created with purpose, she uses her art to honor that truth, transforming each portrait into a beautifully designed piece that showcases the beauty within.

Tammi Thomas leads TEDCO’s marketing, branding, communications, and fundraising strategies to elevate the organization’s visibility and expand its reach across Maryland’s innovation ecosystem. Her strategic leadership has been key in positioning TEDCO as a statewide leader in supporting tech-based businesses.

A recognized force in her field, Tammi has earned numerous industry awards and honors, including The Daily Record’s Top 100 Women in Maryland (2023) and the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland’s Distinguished Women Award (2024). She also serves on several advisory and executive boards, including as President of the Maryland Economic Development Association.

Shannon Romeo, SPHR, is the Chief Impact Officer at Strategic Factory, where she oversees both Human Resources and Marketing. In her role, she leads the charge in aligning company culture with brand strategy—ensuring that internal values are reflected in every external touchpoint. With a strong foundation in operations and a degree in labor economics and business administration, Shannon brings a data-informed and people-focused approach to organizational leadership.

She is passionate about cultivating high-performing teams and building unified brand experiences that resonate inside and out. By integrating strategic branding with internal training and development efforts, Shannon helps drive engagement and retention. She is a firm believer that having employees who understand their contribution to the big picture is the quickest path to driving long-term financial growth.

Joanna Jane, known as an Economic Change Agent, is the visionary CEO and Founder of O’Hara Development Partners, a community-focused real estate development company transforming urban neighborhoods in Baltimore, MD. With a unique blend of experience as a social worker, financial coach, and entrepreneur, Joanna is dedicated to building wealth with purpose and restoring communities through strategic development.

She began her career empowering small business owners and families with financial literacy, later founding LPI Financial Literacy Program to teach students essential money skills. Joanna’s work has expanded to overseeing multi-million-dollar real estate projects, developing mixed-income neighborhoods, and creating spaces that foster equity, homeownership, and vibrant community living.

A dynamic speaker, published author, and member of Brown Girls Do Invest, Joanna travels nationally to teach women how to build wealth and invest confidently. Her books, Because She Jumped: Wealth Strategies to Jumping Smart and Before You Build: Building from the Heart of the Community, share her blueprint for financial empowerment and community-focused development.