This is my second year at UIC, after transferring from Harper College. In my short time here, I have become involved in student organizations I care about. I became President of UIC’s American Marketing Association. AMA is a nationally recognized marketing organization. At the collegiate level, we focus on professional development, networking, and skill enhancement. Last year at this time, AMA was becoming active again after being dormant. We, the executive board and I, strive to make a name for ourselves on campus. We hold interactive meetings on Mondays at 5pm in SCE 603. If you are interested in being a part of a professional organization or have a passion for marketing, either drop by or reach out to us on social media. Being a part of AMA even led me to Irais and her organization–Pyromaniacs. We have similar missions, they specifically focus on marketing all UIC sporting events. I’m excited to be working with amazing students, faculty, and professionals!
Basics:
Year: Senior
Height: 5’4’’
Hometown: Born in Raleigh, NC
Birthday: April 16
Heritage: Mostly Italian
Major: Marketing with a minor in Managerial Skills. Concentration in Innovation and Product Management
UIC Life:
HC: Local or Commuter?
Jordan: Local
HC: What are you involved with on campus?
Jordan: UIC’s Collegiate Chapter of American Marketing Association (AMA) and Alpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi)
HC: What encouraged you to be apart of AMA?
Jordan: I wanted to become more involved outside of AKPsi. A couple of my friends are AMA members, which encouraged me to join. Considering I’m a marketing major, I knew it would be a great fit!
HC: How is it being President?
Jordan: Busy and exciting! I’m glad I decided to take a leadership role. Working with awesome people encourages me to keep doing better.
HC: What are your plans for this year?
Jordan: Ace all my classes, learn as much as I can during my internship, make new friends, increase engagement and membership in AMA, and dance at every concert I go to.
HC: What are your plans after graduation?
Jordan: Take a road trip to visit my friends on the west coast, enjoy my favorite live music, and as much fun as I can before I start working full-time.
Fun Facts:
HC: One Phrase to Describe Yourself?
Jordan: Goal digger
HC: Interesting Fact?
Jordan: I follow Umphrey’s McGee; they are a rock band and a priority for me.
HC: Current Go To Song?
Jordan: People Beyond The Sun by Orgone
HC: Something that you would change about yourself?
Jordan: I wish I could stick to a routine.
HC: One piece of advice you would tell high school Jordan?
Jordan: Stop worrying.
HC: Biggest Pet-Peeve?
Jordan: People who don’t care about manners