About Me

     I’m Jordan. I was born in Virginia and raised in Sacramento, California, where I have moved numerous times. I’m a huge mommy’s girl because she raised me on her own for most of my life. But now I have an amazing stepdad, along with two beautiful little sisters.

     I was never athletic, although I ran cross country all four years of high school (and sucked) and two years of track-and-field. Sports were just never my thing. I played the trumpet throughout middle school. I was always one of those over-achiever, try-hard students that got all A’s. Starting in elementary school, I wanted to be the top student. I needed to have the highest grade in the class to be satisfied; I think it was because I wasn’t really good at anything other than being book smart.

     Going to college had always been my plan, especially because my mom never got a degree and wanted a better future for me. UC Santa Barbara wasn’t my first choice of universities. In fact, it was probably my third or fourth. But I am so grateful that I ended up here; it is absolutely the best school for me. I believe everything happens for a reason.

     I have only had three jobs in my life: Being a hostess, interning at UC Davis, and now working at a local athletic club. I am a pre-biology major, aiming for a zoology degree so I can pursue wildlife research or conservation. Animals are my biggest passion; I like animals way more than I like people. I have loved animals since I was little, and can’t imagine doing anything else with my life other than working with them.

     I consider myself a very genuine person; what you see is what you get. I pride myself in being kind, giving, and loyal. I believe in working hard for what you want, and doing whatever makes you happy.