About Jordan
I am a…
Educator/Teacher, Foodie, Scientist, Single, Student
Bio
Jordan and his older brother were raised by their mother and stepfather. Although growing up in a poverty-stricken neighborhood, Jordan graduated high school and found solace in his local recreational center. He participated in a community building project called Bridges to Wellness that paired the recreational center youth with college students from Rochester Institute of Technology to bring awareness to the problems within the community. Having been incarcerated since the age of 21, he has participated in programs such as the 64 days of Non-Violence and the Alternative to Violence program. He is a former member of the Inmate Liaison Committee for the Attica Correctional Facility and is now a member of the TEDxAttica organizing team. Every day, Jordan strives to change from being an anger-filled, adolescent into an honest, loyal, and responsible man. Upon his release from prison, Jordan aspires to be a productive influence conducive to positive change within his community.
I'm passionate about
Anti-Bullying; Breast cancer awareness; Helping those with muscular dystrophy; Learning new things: I like to think of myself as a student of life and I wish to learn as much as I can in my finite time.
An idea worth spreading
Love, peace, happiness. Love is the highest elevation of understanding for all people, places, and things in the universe. Peace is the absence of confusion and chaos. Happiness is the elation of doing the things you love to do. If every one would spread these three principles, I feel our world would truly be a more loving, peaceful, and happy world to live in.
The TED story
I had never heard of TED prior to Delia Cohen bringing the event to Attica. I also didn't ask to be part of this event: I was "volun-told." I adhere to the idea that everything in life happens for a reason though and being a part of the organizing team here at Attica has been a great experience. To be part of a team that's promoting change, growth, and development is exciting and I'm grateful to be a part of this event.