Krystal Hodge, CFTC
Krystal Hodge, CFTC, is an operations-driven professional and futures trading educator with extensive experience in executive support, finance, and real estate. She specializes in managing complex workflows, supporting senior leadership, and implementing strategic processes that drive organizational efficiency. Known for her analytical mindset and disciplined approach, Krystal brings clarity and structure to fast-paced environments, ensuring teams operate with precision, accountability, and strategic alignment.
As a futures trading instructor at the Womanhood Academy, Krystal empowers women to take control of their financial futures through disciplined execution and strategic decision-making. Her teaching approach blends core business competencies, including risk management, analytical thinking, process improvement, and performance tracking. She also leverages her experience in executive operations to provide practical insights, helping aspiring traders gain confidence and achieve measurable results in financial markets.
Outside of her professional career, Krystal is committed to philanthropy and community development. She actively supports Back at Zero, a nonprofit providing financial education and digital currency resources to students, and dedicates time to initiatives focused on financial literacy for middle school, high school, and college students. A lifelong learner, she is pursuing an MBA in Business Administration with a concentration in Sales Strategy, reflecting her dedication to personal and professional growth while balancing her responsibilities as a mother.
• Certified Funded Trader
• Professional Funded Trader
• Mandated Reporter
• Certificate Member, Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity
• Certificate Member, Society for Collegiate Journalists
• William Paterson University of New Jersey – Master of Business Administration (MBA), Sales Strategy, Expected May 2026
• Bennett College – Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism and Media Studies
• $100 in One Day
• Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity
• Society for Collegiate Journalists
• Back at Zero
• Mentoring and supporting women in futures trading through the Womanhood Academy
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my faith in God and the motivation to provide a high quality of life for my family. My faith guides my decisions, and my family inspires me to strive for excellence every day.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best advice I’ve received is to remain consistent in my efforts and focus on building skills that create measurable results.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is to keep God at the center of everything you do. Let your faith guide your choices, and it will help you navigate challenges with confidence and integrity.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
A major opportunity is empowering more women to take control of their finances through trading and financial literacy programs. A challenge is maintaining consistent performance under strict risk management rules.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that are most important to me are transparency and honesty. I believe in being open and straightforward in all interactions, and I strive to maintain these principles both professionally and personally.
Locations
Womanhood Academy
756 Macon St, Tampa, FL 33619