Jordan LaRoche is a senior at Hackley School, graduating in 2026, and a passionate communicator with a love for storytelling through both words and visuals. She is currently the Editor-in-Chief of MODE, an independent teen fashion zine she founded that explores topics like sustainability, identity, and Black influence in luxury fashion. Jordan is also a contributor to Her Campus, where she brings her unique lens as a writer, artist, and fashion enthusiast to stories that blend culture, commentary, and creativity.
Outside of publishing, Jordan has conducted independent research on the artist Donal Luna, exploring the intersection of visual culture, memory, and media management in Black fashion. Her academic work and creative passions converge through programs like the Parsons School of Design’s Fashion Business Essentials, where she deepened her understanding of branding, merchandising, and fashion communication. She also earned a Project Management certificate via Coursera. She serves as Parliamentarian for the Westchester chapter of Jack and Jill and has been a four-year varsity Track & Field athlete.
Jordan also works as a self-employed nail artist, using her designs as a form of expression and connection. In her free time, she enjoys painting, curating outfits, and exploring the role of fashion as both armor and art.