Jeremy Moody

Youth Advocate, Sunlight Village

Jeremy Moody, a Kettering Foundation 2026 Dayton Democracy Fellow, is a lifelong resident of Dayton, Ohio, who grew up on the city’s West Side and brings real-life experience to his work with youth and community leadership. Daily he is reminded that so much can be done when you never lose faith or your purpose. He is a devoted father of five and proud grandfather. He is the lead youth advocate with Sunlight Village’s Connections for Success Youth Leadership Program, where he supports youth in building leadership skills, confidence, and hope for the future. After experiencing incarceration earlier in life, Moody used that period as an opportunity for growth. While incarcerated, he furthered his education by earning college credits in business management and deepening his faith. These experiences shaped his commitment to serving young people who face similar challenges. Moody has received certifications through the Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) board in trauma and in recognizing and addressing subtle and unintentional bias in everyday interactions. He has also been recognized by Dayton United for Human Rights for his work advocating for young people. Moody brings a strong community-based perspective to democracy and civic life. He is passionate about serving his community and helping the next generation grow, learn, and believe in their purpose.