James Hodson

James Hodson is an economist, humanitarian, and author whose work bridges the worlds of data science, geopolitics, and moral urgency. As CEO of the AI for Good Foundation and co-founder of Economists for Ukraine, he has advised governments and led critical initiatives on economic resilience, technological ethics, and support for war-affected communities. His research has helped shape sanctions policies and influence global discourse on the weaponization of information and capital.

Drawing from firsthand experience in war zones, humanitarian corridors, and policy war rooms, Hodson’s debut novel, The Last Lullaby, is a hauntingly beautiful meditation on identity, erasure, and the quiet resistance of the human spirit. Based on the true and ongoing stories of Ukrainian children abducted and reprogrammed by the Russian regime, the book fuses political realism with poetic depth. All proceeds from its sale support programs aiding Ukrainian families, veterans, and cultural preservation efforts.

James splits his time between the U.S., Europe, and Ukraine, where he continues to fight—through policy, technology, and storytelling—for a future that remembers and protects the most vulnerable.