Jyhir Jordan
Atlanta
Summary
Experienced mentor and program coordinator specializing in educational outreach and advocacy for youth. Expertise in collaborating with community organizations to promote leadership and engagement, resulting in enhanced access to vital resources and support services.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
UNCF Ambassador
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
Atlanta
2024 - Current
- Engaged students in discussions about educational opportunities and resources, enhancing their access to vital information.
- Coordinated campus initiatives that increased scholarship program awareness, driving student participation in funding opportunities.
- Developed marketing materials to enhance the visibility of UNCF initiatives.
- Collaborated with local organizations to establish partnerships that provided additional support and resources to students.
Mentor & Program Coordinator
Essex County Juvenile Detention Center
Newark
2017 - Current
- Conducted needs-based support through informal assessments of emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs to tailor interventions.
- Collaborate with community organizations to connect youth to educational, mental health, and social service resources.
- Advocate for youth navigating complex social service and justice systems.
- Facilitated educational activities that improved academic engagement among residents.
Legislative Intern
Office of Representative Teddy Reese, Georgia Stat
Atlanta
2025 - 2026
- Analyzed policies to identify implications for children, families, and community health outcomes across Georgia.
- Drafted briefs and summaries assessing legislation's effects on family well-being and access to essential services.
- Supported community engagement initiatives and organized events to enhance public awareness and outreach efforts.
- Collaborated with team members to track legislation related to education, economic stability, and public health.
Logistics Team Lead, Mayoral Campaign
Mayor Jayden Williams
Stockbridge
2025 - 2026
- Coordinated daily logistics operations for community events and initiatives.
- Collaborated with city departments to streamline logistics processes and improve efficiency.
- Supervised team members to maintain efficient workflow and task completion.
- Developed schedules to optimize resource allocation for various programs.
- Communicated with vendors to negotiate contracts and service agreements.
Financial Supervisor
Super PAC
Newark
2025 - 2025
- Managed financial operations, compliance-related tasks, and campaign logistics in support of municipal and statewide campaigns.
- Oversaw expenditure tracking, reporting processes, and operational coordination to ensure effective campaign execution.
- Analyzed budget variances and provided recommendations for cost control.
Predoctoral Research Fellow
University of California, San Diego – STARS
San Diego
2025 - 2025
- Conducted research on transportation equity and policy design, focusing on Transportation and public health outcomes, analyzing Transportation Infrastructure & Mortality Rates in Los Angeles County.
- Applied quantitative and qualitative methods, including OLS regression, correlation matrices, and predictive data visualization using R.
- Integrated urban political economy, critical urban theory, and spatial justice frameworks to assess policy impacts.
Educational & Youth Development Coordinator
National Urban League
New York
2024 - 2024
- Developed youth programs that enhanced leadership skills and fostered community engagement.
- Collaborated with community partners and service providers to strengthen youth engagement and family outreach efforts.
- Facilitated mentoring sessions connecting youth with community leaders.
- Organized targeted outreach initiatives that boosted program awareness and increased participant enrollment.
- Supported strategic planning efforts to improve youth development initiatives.
AYC–HEP Prison Ambassador
Morehouse College
Atlanta
2023 - 2024
- Promoted higher education access for incarcerated and system-impacted individuals, enhancing their opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Supported development of educational programming and reentry-focused initiatives, facilitating successful transitions for participants.
- Advocated for equitable access to educational opportunities, empowering marginalized populations to overcome barriers to learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA01-2026
High School Diploma -
Ridge High School
Basking Ridge, NJ06-2022
Skills
- Program Development
- Youth engagement
- Educational Outreach
- Event management
- Campaign strategy
- Policy analysis
- Fundraising Strategies
- Service Planning
- Business development
- Leadership & Team Management
- Public Speaking & Advocacy
Timeline
UNCF Ambassador
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
2024 - Current
Mentor & Program Coordinator
Essex County Juvenile Detention Center
2017 - Current
Legislative Intern
Office of Representative Teddy Reese, Georgia Stat
2025 - 2026
Logistics Team Lead, Mayoral Campaign
Mayor Jayden Williams
2025 - 2026
Financial Supervisor
Super PAC
2025 - 2025
Predoctoral Research Fellow
University of California, San Diego – STARS
2025 - 2025
Educational & Youth Development Coordinator
National Urban League
2024 - 2024
AYC–HEP Prison Ambassador
Morehouse College
2023 - 2024
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Morehouse College
High School Diploma -
Ridge High School