Hugo V. Hodge, Jr., Pe, Cpq, Cpm is a President and CEO at HKT Energy Consulting Group. They possess expertise in leadership, management, energy, engineering, power plants and 28 more skills. Colleagues describe them as "During the summer of 2008, Innovative Communications launched it inaugural Leadership Development Internship (LDI) program which provided professional development and mentoring opportunities to 11 undergraduate students pursuing various academic disciplines at universities in the US Virgin Islands and on the mainland. The 12-week program closed with a capstone session during which Hugo V. Hodge, Jr. delivered the keynote address to our interns. Many of my colleagues knew of Hugo's achievements as an engineer turned executive at the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) and welcomed him telling his success story to our interns as they were sure it would inspire this next generation of leaders. Halfway through his presentation however, Hugo very candidly shared with the audience how he stepped of the path that had been planned for him and decided to pursue his passion to be a recording artist. "What does this have to do with leadership?" was the look from some of my colleagues, wondering if telling students about taking a hiatus from academics was the way the address should proceed. But as I looked at the students, I saw what I knew they would take from Hugo's story; hope, determination, and passion. Hugo learned these during his life's journey and used this as a point of connection with our interns. After his address, A couple of students expressed that Hugo gave them the courage to challenge themselves by pursuing another path or gave them the determination to persevere even in the face of trials. That is the mark of a leader. One who can reach others with honesty, humility, and humor while giving them that push to be inspired by themselves. Thank you Hugo for inspiring our interns and perhaps others in the audience."