Jordan (they or she pronouns) was born and raised in Iredell County, NC, got their bachelor's degree in sociology from UNC Asheville, and a master's degree in public health from UNC Chapel Hill. They are working to complete their doctorate in Educational Leadership as a student, teach Introduction to Public Health as adjunct faculty, and lead Wellness and Prevention Services as a staff member at Appalachian State University. Before this position, Jordan worked in health promotion at three NC universities and one MA college. Jordan is a Master Certified Health Education Specialist and has training in racial justice, social justice, sexual health, bystander intervention, peer education, restorative justice, smoking cessation, harm reduction, suicide prevention, mental health, and more. They serve as chair of the American College Health Association's Healthy Campus Leadership Team and are excited to be part of the future of health promotion on campus. Jordan also serves as a delegate-at-large for the UNC System's Staff Assembly. When they aren't working, Jordan forages for mushrooms, plays roller derby, and cuddles their ridiculous cat, Olive.
